Posted by in Uncategorized Personally, I have spent an inordinate amount of time being in a hurry. Always having to be somewhere at a specific time is such a drag. For me it was even more futile as half the time I was rushing to wait. That was me, sprinting through the terminal, trailing an overstuffed wheelie bag behind…Read more »
Posted by in Uncategorized Grau-du-Roi (grow do rwoa) It occurred to me as I was planning a trip to the Basque country that not knowing how to pronounce the names of places is not only annoying, but it makes it harder to retain information. Txinguidi (somewhere apparently worth a gander) is hopefully pronounced Ching gweedy but probably not! Anyway,…Read more »
Posted by in Uncategorized Cassis – Love thy neighbour. Occitanie is lush with long sprawling beaches, mountains, vineyards, quaint villages and exciting cities. The region is also blessed with wonderful neighbours. We share the Pyrenees down south with Spain. To the west lies Nouvelle Aquitaine which reaches the Atlantic Ocean with stunning beaches, legendary waves (Hossegor and Biarritz) and…Read more »
Prehistoric cave paintings. Abbé Breuil, renowned French prehistorian called it “the Sistine Chapel of the Causses of the Lot district, one of the most beautiful monuments in Paleolithic pictoral art”. Honestly, since I have been living in the south of France I have seen a cave or two but I have never seen anything like…Read more »
Posted by in music, occitanie, Toulouse, Uncategorized “Life is either a daring adventure or nothing” – Helen Keller. Or was it “Life is a great adventure or nothing”? In any case, life should be an adventure. For most of us, travelling is a great adventure, and sometimes a daring one. Whether you are trekking through the mountains, horseback riding on the beach,…Read more »
Posted by in culture, occitanie, Uncategorized A stunning village perched on a cliff in the bountiful Lot. The Lot department, once of Midi Pyrenees and now of Occitanie is a place of great natural beauty. Around the Lot valley there are spectacular caves to visit including the Gouffre de Padirac and the Grotte de Pech Merle. The main city is Cahors,…Read more »
Posted by in occitanie, Toulouse, Uncategorized, voyage Pied-à-terre à louer à Bagnères de Luchon: in english / en français Located in the heart of Bagnères de Luchon on the allées d’Etigny, known as the Champs Elysees of the Pyrenees, chez Jax is a fully furnished two story apartment. Recently renovated, it sleeps 2 – 4 people. It is a 2 minute walk…Read more »
Posted by in Haute Garonne, occitanie, Toulouse click for music – by Basquing Spring is here and it is time for hiking and biking! The GR 861 hiking trail connects the sites of Saint-Jacques de Compostelle between the stunning Basilica Saint-Sernin in Toulouse and the majestic cathedral of Saint Marie in Saint-Bertrand-de-Comminges. Known as ‘la Via Garona’, the route runs along the river…Read more »
Posted by in occitanie, travel, Uncategorized In the heart of the Camargue Gardoise is the medieval city called Aigues-Mortes. In an unusual and lovely area of Occitanie is the impressive walled city, rich in heritage and culture. For information about the Camargue click here If you are travelling around the seemingly endless Languedoc coast and need a break from the beach this…Read more »
Posted by in occitanie, Toulouse, Uncategorized Jolimont – Reflections from above. A walk………… To the east of the historical centre of Toulouse is a hillside neighbourhood called Jolimont, not far from where I live. For visitors to Toulouse there are a couple of unique places of interest around Jolimont. The cemetery Terre-Cabade et Salonique and the Parc de l’Observatoire. If you…Read more »
