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 | 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...
by Admin | Dec 14, 2011 | Live in France
Albi is the principle city in the Tarn (81) department in the south west of France, 50 minutes from Toulouse and less that 2 hours from the Mediterranean coast. It is known as the ‘Red City’, which needs no explaining as you near the town, nestling on the...
by Admin | Dec 14, 2011 | Châteaux, History, Live in France, Where to Go
This is my first try at doing a timelapse, which, when I get to be able to do this correctly, will really bring out the beauty of the Midi-Pyrenees region. This took about 8 hours to make – with a total of 3,000 photos, all sewn together by hand. The Music is...
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...
