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
Gruissan
The pretty medieval village of Gruissan is one of my local happy places. It is so hard not to be … Continue reading Gruissan
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
Rocamadour
A stunning village perched on a cliff in the bountiful Lot. The Lot department, once of Midi Pyrenees and now … Continue reading Rocamadour
Aigues Mortes
In the heart of the Camargue Gardoise is the medieval city called Aigues-Mortes. In an unusual and lovely area of Occitanie … Continue reading Aigues Mortes
Toulouse-Jolimont
Jolimont – Reflections from above. A walk………… To the east of the historical centre of Toulouse is a hillside neighbourhood … Continue reading Toulouse-Jolimont
Toulouse, City of Space
For millions of years, Space was beyond the limits of exploration and understanding for earth dwellers. In 1957, the Soviet … Continue reading Toulouse, City of Space
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 … Continue reading Toulouse – Up in the Air
