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 »
Posted by in culture, music, occitanie, Uncategorized 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 someone who really lets a place into your heart? Discovering local music and local musicians is a great way to dig deep into the soul…Read more »
Posted by in Haute Garonne, occitanie, Toulouse, Uncategorized The ski station of Superbagnères overlooks the valley of Bagnères de Luchon, known simply as Luchon. As I have mentioned in other posts the resort is attractive in all seasons but winter is simply the best! I am suffering with the flu although, hallelujah, I think I am finally getting the better of it. I…Read more »
Posted by in culture, occitanie, Uncategorized 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 of France which produces the most wine. Gaillac is known as one of the oldest vineyards of France (4th century BC). The area produces a…Read more »
Posted by in culture, occitanie, Toulouse, Uncategorized 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, including me, make a living from the aviation industry. Toulouse is home to a number of important aerospace related companies, including Airbus and the European Space…Read more »
Posted by in culture, Toulouse, travel, Uncategorized Have you ever found yourself in a foreign place, shame faced and wondering what the **** is going on? Have you ever been totally sober, entered a bar in Thailand and had a smiling Thai woman (actually maybe it was a dude?!) throw water all over you and run away? You iron your hair,…Read more »
Posted by in culture, Toulouse, Uncategorized Chasing Monsters in Toulouse That’s what we did this weekend. Were you there? The people of Toulouse and their suburban neighbours and others from far and wide came to watch the most spectacular street art imaginable. The Guardian of the Temple – An Urban Street Opera I wanted to share this with you so that…Read more »
Posted by in Uncategorized Bienvenue sur le site My Beautiful Occitanie ! Ce site est pour toutes celles et tous ceux qui veulent découvrir la belle région d’Occitanie. Originalement créé pour mes amis anglophones, pour les encourager à venir me voir à Toulouse et me rejoindre pour visiter les endroits autour de la ville rose, j’invite tous les francophones…Read more »
Posted by in Uncategorized Carcassonne, Festival de la Cité Ode to l’Aude Aude is one of the regional departments formerly of the Languedoc Roussillon now part of Occitanie that borders Haute Garonne, the department where Toulouse is located. As you drive along the A61 from Toulouse, the ‘autoroute des deux mers’, towards the Mediterranean you have the Canal…Read more »
Posted by in Uncategorized Etape à Luchon Bagnères de Luchon, or Luchon for short, is where I go when I am feeling homesick for Canada. One hour and forty minutes from Toulouse this little city in the central Pyrenees is a ‘station de ski’ as well as a ‘station thermale’. Actually it is more accurately a city in…Read more »
