by admin | Nov 6, 2023 | Markets, News, Traditions, Villages
Christmas Markets South of France 2023 The south of France is not well-known for it’s Christmas markets but almost every town and village will have a Christmas market at some stage from mid-November to New Year, but usually just for a day. The big towns and...
by admin | Apr 7, 2023 | Cycling, History, Markets, Nature, News
10 Reasons to Visit the Languedoc in the Spring If you’re looking for a beautiful and diverse region in France to explore, the Languedoc should be at the top of your list. Located in the south, the Languedoc is known for its stunning landscapes, delicious...
by admin | Jan 7, 2023 | Cycling, History, Markets, Nature, News, Traditions
Discovering the Languedoc – Our Top 10 of 2022 2022 has been another pretty busy year of discovering the beautiful Languedoc area. We’ve eaten in many restaurants, shopped in a multitude of markets, strolled through various villages and towns and swam in a...
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 | Nov 6, 2021 | News
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 ‘buffet’ inviting each...
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,...
