by Admin | Nov 19, 2011 | History, Where to Go
The village of Durfort in the Tarn department nestles at the foot of La Montagne Noire, 3 kilometers from Sorrèze and about the same from Revel in a narrow gorge cut into the mountain by the river Sorr. If you are in the region, the village is a nice place to visit...
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 17, 2011 | Where to Go
Continuing on my experiments with time lapse photography – this sequence was taken on 15 May 2011 using a Nikon D90 and a 18-105mm lens with grey filter and a D200 with a Sigma 18-50mm lens and polarizing filter. The Music is “Clouds & Swallows”...
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...
