The village winery – Domaine Lou Colombier

The village winery – Domaine Lou Colombier

The village winery – Domaine Lou Colombier is a secret treasure situated at the top of Montouliers. And we now offer wine tastings from the comfort of La Calade, including at least 6 wines and some local nibbles or if you prefer you can head up the hill to the...
What is Bastille Day?

What is Bastille Day?

What is Bastille Day?  The French call it le quatorze juillet (the 14th of July) or la Fête Nat (short for Fête Nationale) as it’s France’s National Day.  It is a day to celebrate and remember the beginning of the French Revolution, following the storming of...
The Sound of Cicadas

The Sound of Cicadas

The Sound of Cicadas I love the sound of cicadas – for me it signifies the start summer. When the evenings are light until 10pm and the days are too hot to do much more than laze by the pool or head off to the beach. But that’s because I’m lucky...
A Day Out In Assignan

A Day Out In Assignan

A Day Out in Assignan is a must when you’re staying at La Calade. Assignan lies in the heartland of the Saint-Chinian AOC vineyards. It enjoys a calm and unspoilt setting just 7km from La Calade. Plans to create a real ‘wine tourism village’ finally...
Why Choose La Calade for your Post-Lockdown Holiday

Why Choose La Calade for your Post-Lockdown Holiday

As we are slowly starting to emerge from our lockdown lives, I’m sure that many of you are looking forward to a change of scenery, looking to get away for a relaxing mini-break or a week away from it all to recharge the batteries. I know I certainly am! But even...