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...
by Admin | Dec 14, 2011 | Food
A recent study has found that walnuts can be effective in the fight against breast cancer – consuming two handfuls a day can greatly reduce the risks of cancer. The study carried out by Marshall University, USA, concluded that 56g of walnuts a day for humans,...
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...
