When I think of food, 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 a dominion of the Counts of Toulouse – independent principalities in south-west 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 long been evident, if we consider the commentary of Racine, who first noted, during a stay in Uzès in 1661, that twenty caterers could live there but that a bookseller would die of hungry, 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 it is the Languedoc civilization of yesterday and today. The olive tree and its tree have defined a place in the history, culture and religion of Languedoc, also very therapeutic. The olive tree produces different types, colors and flavors. The olive tree needs the long, hot, dry summers of Languedoc; it also needs the mild winter of the Languedoc climate. In the fall, during the months of September and October, the olives grow a pale green, then during the winter months of December and January, the olives go through stages, turning from pale mauve to purple to black. In Languedoc olive trees are everywhere like we have trees in the United States, their leaves are silver gray and green and provide shade on summer days like our trees. Olives are so big in Languedoc that they are sold in all markets and street shops, there is a wide variety of olives and...... middle of paper ......olive trees . So go to Toulouse and taste all their wonderful cheeses at Xavier's and above all you have to 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. ReferencesRapp, HC (May 7, 2011). around the world in 80 dishes. (B. Schrwartz, interviewer)wines and liqueurs from the southwest. (2011). Extracted from So Toulouse: http://www.toulouse-visit.com/Interested-in/Gastronomy/Savours-of-the-South-West/Wines-and-liqueurs-of-the-South-West Wright, CA (2014 , February 20). Languedoc cuisine. Excerpted from a leading source on Mediterranean cuisine, cooking, history and traditional recipes: http://www.cliffordawright.com/caw/food/entries/display.php/topic_id/21/id/63/