When I think of cuisine I think of France, the culinary capital of the world. France has many types of cooking styles in its many regions, such as the Languedoc region. (Rapp, 2011) (Rapp, 2011)Languedoc is located in the south of France. Languedoc was the domain of the Counts of Toulouse - independent principalities in the south-west of France - until the 13th century when it became a possession of the French Crown. In the past, many French people considered Languedoc a desert of French gastronomy. But the rich culinary tradition of Languedoc had been evident for a long time, if we consider the commentary of Racine, who first observed, during a stay in Uzès in 1661, that twenty restaurateurs could earn a living there, but a bookseller would die of hunger, and that Languedoc had the best olive in the world. (Wright, 2014). The olive tree is one of the emblems of Languedoc (which means peace) and has been the civilization of Languedoc in the past and even today. The olive tree and its tree have defined Languedoc as a historical, cultural and religious place, also very therapeutic. There are different types, colors and flavors that the olive tree produces. The olive tree requires the long, hot, dry summers of Languedoc and the mild winter climate of Languedoc. In the autumn months of September and October the olives turn a pale green and then in the winter months of December and January the olives go through phases, changing color from light mauve, then purple and then black. In Languedoc olive trees are everywhere like we have in the United States, their leaves are silvery gray and green and provide shade on summer days like our trees. Olives are so big in Languedoc that they are sold in every market and street shop, there is a wide variety of olives and... middle of paper... olive trees. Then go to Toulouse and enjoy all their wonderful cheeses at Xavier and above all you must go to their wonderful restaurants specializing in the famous cassoulet. As I research Languedoc and Toulouse, I hope to have the chance in my lifetime to visit the South of France to experience all they have to offer. References Rapp, H.C. (2011, May 7). around the world in 80 dishes. (B. Schrwartz, Interviewer)Southwestern wines and spirits. (2011). Retrieved from So Toulouse: http://www.toulouse-visit.com/Interested-in/Gastronomy/Savours-of-the-South-West/Wines-and-liqueurs-of-the-South-WestWright, CA (2014 , February 20). Languedoc cuisine. Excerpted from a leading source on Mediterranean cuisine, cuisine, history and traditional recipes: http://www.cliffordawright.com/caw/food/entries/display.php/topic_id/21/id/63/