by Admin | Dec 14, 2011 | Wildlife
Burhinus oedicnemus – Eurasian Stone-curlew L’Oedicnème criard/ Photo DR I have been hearing a mysterious sound for a few months now without ever being able to sight it, let alone find out what was making the noise. Lo and behold a chance meeting with a...
by Admin | Dec 14, 2011 | Cycling & Walking, Waterways, Where to Go
It is difficult to add to what has already been said, and indeed, sang about the Canal du Midi – Claude Nougaro,the famous Toulousain singer, immortalized it in his song, “Ô Toulouse”. Anyone who has ever walked, boated or cycled along it...
by Admin | Dec 14, 2011 | Live in France
Anyone who has travelled or lived in a foreign country , or even moved around in their own country will be well aware of the differences in culture that exist and impact on our lives when we are away from ‘home’. We often talk about culture as being as...
by Admin | Dec 14, 2011 | Cycling & Walking, Where to Go
Cycle path – La Rigole de La Plaine to Seuil de Naurouze Level: Easy Distance: 80 kilometers return trip Time: 3 hours there / 3 hours back – including breaks, lunch and at a leisurely pace – it is good for a whole day to really get a good...
by Admin | Dec 14, 2011 | Baking & Snacks, Traditional French
This is a delicious, light crispy dessert biscuit, best eaten at any time, but often with tea or coffee. People from the South West of France, especially in the Midi-Pyrénées region, lay claim to this speciality, but there are probably other regions that would argue...
