by admin | Sep 19, 2020 | News
Workations have grown in popularity recently, but what do they actually entail? Let’s have a look… What is a Workation? A workation (sometimes spelled workcation) is a working vacation (in the UK it might be called a workoliday, or a woliday?) Combining...
by admin | Aug 29, 2020 | News
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...
by admin | Jul 14, 2020 | History, News
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...
by admin | Jun 26, 2020 | Nature
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...
by admin | Jun 15, 2020 | Villages
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...
