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 17, 2011 | History, Where to Go
Perched high above the valley of the Vère, overlooking the vineyards of Gaillac, stands the village of Castenau de Montmirail, classed as one of the most beautiful villages of France. The village was founded in 1241 under the name of “Castelnou” –...
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...
by Admin | Nov 15, 2011 | Cheeses, Food
France is well known for producing cheeses famous throughout the world, such as Brie, Camembert and Roquefort – to name but three. It is estimated that over 500 different cheeses are made in France with a diversity of flavours, shapes, textures and tastes that...
by Admin | Nov 15, 2011 | Châteaux, Desserts, Food, Jams & Preserves, Places to Eat, Traditional French, Where to Go
 The Midi Pyrenees is the biggest region in France, comprising the departments: Tarn (81), Aveyron(12), Haute Garonne (31), Ariège (09), Tarn et Garonne (82), Lot (46), Haute Pyrénées (65), and the Gers (32). The countryside is varied and contrasting, which is...
