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Midi Pyrenees Picture Gallery

Photos of France's Enchanting, Undiscovered Region

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A picture gallery of images from France's enchanting Midi Pyrenees region, featuring peaks of the Pyrenees mountains, some of France's finest cuisine, lovely villages and fabulous cities. This is a dream destination for outdoors enthusiasts and adventure travel. Take a photo tour of the Midi Pyrenees.

Images 1-12 of 27

  1. The breathtaking formations of the Dordogne ValleyThe breathtaking formations of the Dordogne Valley
  2. Toulouse's Place du Capitole is a hub of the city and host of outdoor marketsToulouse's Place du Capitole is a hub of the city and host of outdoor markets
  3. Roquefort is best know for its delectable cheesesRoquefort is best know for its delectable cheeses
  4. Rodez, a surprisingly urban village featuring a remarkable gothic cathedralRodez, a surprisingly urban village featuring a remarkable gothic cathedral
  5. Rocamadour, a cliffside pilgrimage site known for its Virgin Mary devotionRocamadour, a cliffside pilgrimage site known for its sacred Virgin Mary devotion
  6. Livestock wandering in the Pyrenees MountainsLivestock wandering in the Pyrenees Mountains
  7. A stream runs through the Pic du MidiA stream runs through the Pic du Midi, a popular hiking peak in the Pyrenees Mountains
  8. The Pic du Midi is almost 10,000 feet high at its peakThe Pic du Midi is almost 10,000 feet high at its peak
  9. Peche Merle cave features extensive prehistoric cave paintingsPeche Merle cave features extensive prehistoric cave paintings
  10. Pareloup LakePareloup Lake
  11. Montsegur, one of the biggest Cathar attractions in all of FranceMontsegur, one of the biggest Cathar attractions in all of France
  12. Moissac's biggest attraction, Saint Pierre AbbeyMoissac's biggest attraction, Saint Pierre Abbey

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