by Admin | Sep 17, 2012 | Châteaux, History, Holidays in France, Villages, Where to Go
Puycelsi, ranks, deservedly among one of the most beautiful villages in France (Les Plus Beaux Villages de France), rising high above the Vère valley, close to the forest of Grésigne. It is one of the fortified villages, along with Cordes-sur-Ciel, Catelnau...
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...
