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
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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
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?
Le chemin des vignerons
Le chemin des vignerons, also known as le sentier des vignerons, translates as the wine growers trail. It is a … Continue reading Le chemin des vignerons
Cartes postales de Collioure
Looking back on the brief respite we had from lockdown and curfews in 2020, I had no idea what was … Continue reading Cartes postales de Collioure
The other side of Sète
La Pointe Courte is an unusual neighbourhood in Sète, created by the fishermen of the Etang de Thau, which has … Continue reading The other side of Sète
Weekend in the Gers
Le bonheur est dans le pré, happiness is in the field! The Gers department, pronounced jerce, borders Haute Garonne to … Continue reading Weekend in the Gers
Avez vous entendu le loup
Il y a une expression en Occitan, ou plutôt un dicton « aver entenut a petar lo loup » Connaitre le monde, … Continue reading Avez vous entendu le loup
