by Admin | Sep 20, 2012 | Facts about France, Holidays in France
Spring in and around Toulouse is often wet, with the odd very hot day, but the weather is not very stable. June and July are usually warm and sunny, although in recent years it has remained cool with rain often falling. August is usually very hot, with temperatures...
by Admin | Nov 19, 2011 | Food, Main Courses, Traditional French
Description: Legend states that cassoulet was ‘invented’ during the 100 years war when the town of Castelnaudary underwent a siege by the English troops, all the town which was threatened with starvation put all they had into a big pot along with broad...
by Admin | Nov 18, 2011 | Where to Go
Le Pays Lauragais is the region that encompasses the Haute Garonne(31), Tarn (81) and Aude (11) departments in the South of France. I would imagine that most people are aware of Tarn, with it’s capital Albi, as an area of outstanding beauty but may be less...
by Admin | Nov 16, 2011 | Cycling & Walking, Live in France, Where to Go
[flagallery gid=21 name=”Gallery”] I have always wanted to blog about Toulouse, just to share some of the sites and buildings of this beautiful city in South West France, the real problem is that I don’t feel qualified to do it, or at least not well....
