How Moissac became exotic
In the heart of Tarn and Garonne, you can discover the town of Moissac and one thing is for sure, you won’t get lost! It has to be the most … Continue reading How Moissac became exotic
Category: culture
Toulouse Lautrec
“To think I would never have painted if my legs had been just a little longer!” If there is one attraction not to miss during a visit to Albi it … Continue reading Toulouse Lautrec
Château de Lagarde
A few kilometres from the pretty town of Mirepoix, on the border of Ariège and Aude, is the village of Lagarde with the ruins of Château Lagarde perched atop the … Continue reading Château de Lagarde
Cartes postales de Collioure
Looking back on the brief respite we had from lockdown and curfews in 2020, I had no idea what was coming in the fall. Before the restaurants closed again and … Continue reading Cartes postales de Collioure
Jazz in Occitanie part 2
Festivals and Conferences If you are in the south west of France on holiday, or living here and you like jazz, you’re lucky. Actually, even if you are here on … Continue reading Jazz in Occitanie part 2
Jazz en Occitanie part 2
Festivals et Conférences Si vous êtes dans le sud-ouest de la France en vacances ou au quotidien et vous aimez le jazz, vous avez de la chance. En fait, même … Continue reading Jazz en Occitanie part 2
Jazz in Occitanie part 1
My dad is a huge opera fan; he’s especially crazy about Italian opera. My mum loves classical music too; she used to play the piano very well. My brother and … Continue reading Jazz in Occitanie part 1
Jazz en Occitanie part 1
Mon père est un amateur d’opéra, un enthousiaste sans limite pour l’opéra italien. Quant à ma mère, elle aussi, elle adore le chant lyrique et la musique classique. Mon frère … Continue reading Jazz en Occitanie part 1
Rocamadour
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 … Continue reading Rocamadour
Infatuated with the Mirror
When you travel do you wonder what it’s like to be from the place you’re visiting? Are you the kind of traveller who takes everything in as a spectator, or … Continue reading Infatuated with the Mirror
Gaillac
The city of Gaillac is located in the Tarn department, formerly of the region of Midi Pyrenees. When Midi Pyrenees joined Languedoc Roussillon, becoming Occitanie, it also became the region … Continue reading Gaillac
Toulouse – Up in the Air
Much of the growth and vibrancy in the city of Toulouse is to do with the aerospace industry. In and around the former region of Midi Pyrenees around 80,000 people, … Continue reading Toulouse – Up in the Air
