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...
The Best Markets in Languedoc

The Best Markets in Languedoc

Visiting a local Languedoc market is always a real treat. Buzzing with life, full of colours, aromas and sounds; the market is where you’ll find some of the best local produce and specialities in the South of France. There are a whole host of markets bringing...
Languedoc-Roussillon Wine Guide

Languedoc-Roussillon Wine Guide

What is Languedoc-Roussillon famous for? Cathar Castles The Pyrenees Beautiful French-Roman villages Beaches sprawling along its Mediterranean coastline But today it is best known for its vineyards, which produce one third of France’s wine. Hence the idea for...