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 19, 2011 | Where to Go
The Lake, known as Le Lac de la Ganguise or also known as Le Lac de L’Estrade lies in the Aude department in the Languedoc Roussillon region almost midway between Villefranche de Lauragais and Castelnaudary and 2 kilometers from the village of Baraigne. The road...
by Admin | Nov 18, 2011 | Cycling & Walking, Markets & Fairs, Where to Go
I have to admit, I am a bit of a fan of French markets. Could it be something to do with the fact that I also love food and wine? I guess there is something there … but seeing the beautiful fresh vegetables, no matter what the season, breads and pâtisserie,...
by Admin | Nov 18, 2011 | Where to Go
Well, these are my essentials, at least… I guess everyone has their list of things that they cannot do without when out and about writing a travel blog. My list has essentials – cannot do without and some – ‘nice-to-haves’ – of...
by Admin | Nov 18, 2011 | History
Click to enlarge photos At 7.30 pm the temperature was still high The day started hot – even on a motorbike it was sweltering as I passed rolling hillside villages – a distinct air of Tuscany with the imposing summits of the Pyrenees in the blueish-purple...