by Brian | Aug 3, 2015 | canal du midi, cassoulet, Castelnaudary France, French history, Travel Advice
Map courtesy of the Office de TourismeThis tour is approximately 3km and starts at the Moulin du Cugarel right at the top of Castelnaudary. Not only do you get to see the mill itself, you also get to look at the views across the plains towards the ‘Beverly...
by Brian | Feb 11, 2014 | Castelnaudary France, Days out sightseeing in France, French Life, holiday in France, Living in France
The light was fading fast and everyone was getting ready for the fireworks to start from a boat in the ‘Grand Bassin’ of Castelnaudary. Depending on the weather, which let’s face it is usually pretty good in the summer, the 13th July and the day...
by Brian | Jul 20, 2013 | activity holiday in France, canal du midi cycling, Castelnaudary France, Guest Writers, la cite carcassonne
Cruising the Midi Canal is high on many a bucket list but if you have five days, why not take it slowly and walk from the start of the canal at Toulouse to the medieval city of Carcassonne?Along the way, the canal is peaceful and serene with boat traffic through...
by Brian | Jul 19, 2010 | Castelnaudary France
Castelnaudary is the capital of the ‘Pays de Lauragais region and a town of charm and history. It sits astride the Canal Du Midi and is famous for its haricot bean dish Cassoulet, the festival for which (Fete Du Cassoulet) is held each year during the 7 days...
