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...
by admin | May 29, 2020 | News
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...
by admin | May 24, 2020 | Markets, News, Traditions
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...
by admin | Apr 29, 2020 | News
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...
by admin | Apr 13, 2020 | News
Eating out in Languedoc in some of the wonderful restaurants near La Calade It’s been hard work, but someone had to do it! Here at La Calade Bed and Breakfast we have taken a little time to seek out some of the best places for eating out in Languedoc. If we...
by admin | Feb 10, 2020 | News
I went for a lovely stroll with Theo in his buggy this afternoon and noticed that Spring is definitely springing here! And to top it off, it was a balmy 20 degrees (in February?!) The vine clipping is in full swing The almond trees are bursting into blossom And the...
by admin | Jan 21, 2020 | News
On this Blue Monday here’s a few reminders of what La Calade and Montouliers look like in the summer to cheer everyone up!
by admin | Sep 30, 2019 | News
Bize Minervois is our neighbouring village that every year celebrates the olive harvest and industry. In days gone by people would travel by train to rush to Bize for the cool waters of the river Cesse, which flows through it and it’s famous olives. These days...
