by Admin | Nov 16, 2011 | Châteaux, History, Where to Go
[vimeo]http://vimeo.com/24694825[/vimeo] The name “la Pomarède” comes from the Occitan language and was first documented in 1091 as a religious house, becoming a village in the 13th century. In 1211 it was commandeered as a fortified outpost of the Count...
by Admin | Nov 16, 2011 | Châteaux, Cycling & Walking, History, Holidays in France, Lakes
Today started in a way that I usually start when I go off blogging – I made a flask of coffee and some sandwiches, packed them into my scooter and got my photography gear, in the highly practical Lowepro rucksack, favoured by photographers – which means I...
by Admin | Nov 15, 2011 | History, Where to Go
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by Admin | Nov 14, 2011 | History, Markets & Fairs, Where to Go
Guest Post written by @cossana [flagallery gid=16 name=”Gallery”] For those living around Paris and at a loose end for knowing where to go for a relaxing weekend or a day-trip, only two words today : Go West! Around 3 hours from Paris by Autoroute, there...
by Admin | Nov 14, 2011 | Châteaux, History, Where to Go
The Route Richard Coeur de Lion is a circuit of châteaux, churches and cathedrals mostly in the Haute Vienne (87), Dordogne (24), Corrèze (19) and Charente (16) departments of France. There are about 16 châteaux and fortified churches on the route, including some...
