by lacalade | Feb 4, 2022 | Nature, News, Villages
The Languedoc’s beaches are vast and striking, with unbroken stretches of sand and backdrops of wild grasses. The better known ‘town’ beaches, such as Carnon, St Pierre and Canet are pretty awful – ruined by cheap concrete beach apartments. But get off the beaten...
by admin | Dec 3, 2021 | Traditions
How the French celebrate Christmas includes letters to Santa, presents at the beginning of December and a huge meal on Christmas Eve. Letters to Santa Writing to Santa is tradition across the world, but in France he writes back! Since a law was passed in 1962 stating...
by admin | Nov 6, 2021 | News
Discover Les Grands Buffets The restaurant Les Grands Buffets in Narbonne has revived the French tradition of buffets. Since the Middle Ages, this is how the French aristocracy have enjoyed their grand banquets; serving all the dishes at the same time on a...
by admin | Oct 5, 2021 | History, Nature, Villages
A Day Trip to Minerve If you are visiting the Languedoc then a trip to Minerve should be on everyone’s itinerary. There really is something for everybody – breathtaking scenery, rich history, walking, swimming, great restaurants and little local shops....
by admin | Sep 6, 2021 | Markets, Nature, News, Traditions
Autumn is a fantastic time to visit the Languedoc-Roussillon, Occitanie. The stifling heat of summer gives way to a comfortable warmth with temperatures a very pleasant 20 to 25 °c and the air becomes much clearer. It’s superb weather for walking and cycling,...
by admin | Aug 8, 2021 | News
We are lucky to be able to offer you the perfect spot for eating in at La Calade -why not relax under the shade of a large lime tree in our tranquil, south-facing garden? So many of our guests don’t want to leave it once they have spent some time there. So...
by admin | Jun 29, 2021 | Nature, News, Villages
We thought we would share with you our idea of a perfect mid-week break in Occitanie – in and around Montouliers. The weekends can get busy on the beaches, in the restaurants and on the roads, so why not make the most of the quieter times and come and have a...
by admin | Jun 3, 2021 | News
The Tour de France 2021 is fast approaching! And the date for your diary is… Friday July 9, 2021 Stage 13 of the 2021 Tour de France is in Canal du Midi territory! This is the 108th edition of race. The Grand Depart will be in Brittany on 26th June and it will...
by admin | Jun 3, 2021 | News, Villages
How do you fancy a relaxing stay at La Calade combined with a weekend of sketching in the local vineyards of Montouliers? Stay in one of our beautiful en-suite rooms, spend your days being taught by the very talented and patient Annette and your evenings relaxing in...
by admin | Apr 14, 2021 | News
If you are holidaying in the South of France then going to a local market should be a must-do on your itinerary. 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...
