by Admin | Nov 21, 2011 | Antiques & Bric-a-brac, Art & Cratfts, History, Villages, Waterways, Where to Go
 Villemur-sur-Tarn in the Haute Garonne (31) departement, just a stone’s throw away from Toulouse and the Forêt de Buzet was founded over 1,000 years ago in a place that was a prime defensive position on the river Tarn. It is one of only two places, including...
by Admin | Nov 20, 2011 | Lakes, Mountains and Valleys, Villages, Where to Go
The south of France now, since the end of June 2011, has a 9th site classified as a UNESCO world Heritage Site Les Cevennes and Les Causses. The area stretches from the north of Montpelier, across to Roquefort in the Aveyron, and covering the departements of The Gard...
by Admin | Nov 20, 2011 | Films & Music, Where to Go
Time lapse sequence taken on the high ground along a ridge just opposite the village of St Félix de Lauragais. This is quite a big file so it is better to press play then hit pause immediately, leave the file to load then press play. Hope you enjoy this…...
by Admin | Nov 20, 2011 | Where to Go
Albi, in the Tarn department of South West France, was added to the List of UNESCO World Heritage sites, announced by the Brazilian culture Minsiter on Saturday, during the 34th committee of UNESCO at Brasilia. The announcement was made on Twitter by the committee...
by Admin | Nov 20, 2011 | Lakes, Where to Go
The lake, Lac de La Pomarède, is just down from the village of La Pomarède, which is built around the castle; with it’s excellent hotel / restaurant. La Pomarède is between Revel and Castelnaudary – the lake is a haven for wildlife, fishing, walking and...
by Admin | Nov 20, 2011 | Markets & Fairs
Summer is coming to an end, although you wouldn’t know it by the weather. The truth is that this is probably the best season in the Midi-Pyrenees region – summer is often swelteringly hot with the mercury edging the 40°c, Spring is often wet and cool and winter,...
