With its romantic grounds, Sofiero Palace makes for a popular destination. The grounds are perhaps best known for their unparalleled rhododendrons, with an incredible 5,000 bushes bursting into flower in the spring. The fairytale of Sofiero began in 1864, when Crown Prince Oskar and his wife Sophia had their summer residence built here. In 1905, Oskar — by now King Oskar ll — gave the palace to his grandson Prince Gustav Adolf and his bride Princess Margareta as a wedding present. This is when the gardens literally flourished. Princess Margareta was a keen and creative gardener, and it was she who first laid out the grounds that we can enjoy to this day. She arranged flower beds and gardens, had paving laid and wasn’t afraid to get her hands dirty. Every summer, the Crown Prince couple travelled from Stockholm with their four young princes and Princess Ingrid, who eventually became Queen of Denmark. When Margareta died in 1920, Gustaf Adolf carried on the work in the garden, particularly with the rhododendrons. The palace was the summer residence of the Swedish royal family up until 1973, when it was given to the town of Helsingborg. This small palace, which lies like a jewel amid the extensive lawns, is home to a restaurant where the food is prepared by some of Sweden’s finest chefs. There’s also a café with views of the Öresund Sound and Denmark.

A 2600-year-old cradle of history, the Phocaeans settled in the trading port of Agathe Tyche, the town of Agde today, followed by the Greeks, and then the Romans, who left traces of their culture in our towns. The mediaeval period has left behind chapels, churches, fortress mills, circular villages and various traditions like the tamburello court game or the fantastic bestiary of totemic animals that roam our villages. With a more classical tone, the towns of Agde, Pézenas or Montagnac have strong links with mediaeval fairs, trade and history. The future great French author of the 17th century, Molière, roamed the streets of Pézenas before those of Versailles. Our beautiful ancient architecture stands alongside modern 20th-century architecture such as the Cap d'Agde resort created in the 1970s.

Nowhere in Europe will you find anywhere to match to Fredriksdal. This is Skåne in miniature, with 360,000 square metres of unique settings, buildings and gardens. The history and diversity of the countryside are kept alive with care here. With its museums and gardens, Fredriksdal offers interesting activities for all ages, all year round. Take an exploratory walk, watch the animals grazing or join the manor maids on an interesting tour. Buy a bag of old-fashioned sweets in the old town quarter or your favourite rose in the flower shop. Find answers to your questions about nature or folklore, or just lie back and relax in a hammock. With its historical parks and gardens, houses and farms, animals, meadows, woods and pastures, all situated around an eighteenth century manor house, a visit to Fredriksdal is like making a journey back into the past.

With its marine protected area and its hundreds of hectares of wetlands rich in wildlife, Cape d’Agde Mediterranean is an open-air conservatory of species. Pink flamingos, bulls, hawks, bats... dozens of species live happily not far from the beaches, valley and the Hérault plains. Attentive walkers, armed with binoculars or a camera, can quietly discover and capture all of this lush life. Come alone or with a guide to explore protected areas and uncover a little-known side of Cap d'Agde Mediterranean. The unexpected volcanism in a coastal region provides us with various specimens on the coast or inland. Come and be amazed...