Rieux-Volvestre
The medieval city of Rieux Volvestre in Haute Garonne is like a little sister to Toulouse. La Cathedral of Sainte-Marie … Continue reading Rieux-Volvestre
The fragile psyche of a confined traveller
Never one to revel in being told what to do, I am dreading the speech this evening by our president … Continue reading The fragile psyche of a confined traveller
Nostalgia
I can never decide whether nostalgia is a good thing or a bad thing. The Greek roots of the word … Continue reading Nostalgia
How Moissac became exotic
In the heart of Tarn and Garonne, you can discover the town of Moissac and one thing is for sure, … Continue reading How Moissac became exotic
Toulouse Lautrec
“To think I would never have painted if my legs had been just a little longer!” If there is one … Continue reading Toulouse Lautrec
Albi
Never let your memories be greater than your dreams – Douglas Ivester Without leaps of imagination, or dreaming, we lose … Continue reading Albi
2021 – What’s Toulouse?
In Toulouse, like everywhere in France it is customary to wish people a “happy new year” during the first month … Continue reading 2021 – What’s Toulouse?
Gruissan
The pretty medieval village of Gruissan is one of my local happy places. It is so hard not to be … Continue reading Gruissan
Château de Lastours
Les châteaux de Lastours or castles of Lastours stand on a spur above the village of Lastours in the Black … Continue reading Château de Lastours
Château de Lagarde
A few kilometres from the pretty town of Mirepoix, on the border of Ariège and Aude, is the village of … Continue reading Château de Lagarde
