by Admin | Dec 14, 2011 | Where to Go
Montferrand is almost midway between Villefranche de Lauragais and Castelnaudary, just a short distance from the Seuil de Naurrouze, which is called the separation of the water and the change in climate, which is quite marked at this point (partage des eaux) of...
by Admin | Dec 14, 2011 | Châteaux, History, Live in France, Where to Go
This is my first try at doing a timelapse, which, when I get to be able to do this correctly, will really bring out the beauty of the Midi-Pyrenees region. This took about 8 hours to make – with a total of 3,000 photos, all sewn together by hand. The Music is...
by Admin | Dec 11, 2011 | Art & Cratfts, Villages
The small village of Sainte Julia, or to give it its full name Sainte Julia de Gras Capou (Saint Julia of the fat Capon, in Occitane) will be holding the annual festival of art, where both professionals and amateurs alike set up their easels and palettes in the...
by Admin | Nov 23, 2011 | Guest Blogger, Where to Go
Monasteries are an integral part of France’s history and heritage and are emblematic of the country’s diverse culture. There are monastery locations to suit every taste. Choose a site in a sleepy village back-dropped by snow-capped mountains. Reserve a room in an...
by Admin | Nov 23, 2011 | Art & Cratfts, History, Holidays in France, Markets & Fairs, Villages, Where to Go
Arriving from the flat, fertile valley of the Tarn & Garonne, dotted with trees heavy with fruit under wispy white veils that protect from the, often violent hail storms, the countryside starts changing to gently undulating, chalky hills. We are now entering the...
by Admin | Nov 21, 2011 | Cycling & Walking, Holidays in France, Lakes, Mountains and Valleys, Where to Go
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