by Brian | Nov 14, 2014 | Days out sightseeing in France
I have always thought of Argelès-sur-Mer as a bit of a modern seaside resort, perhaps even, dare I say it, a poor neighbour of the beautiful little fishing village of Collioure. Well I have to admit that I have been paying it a little bit of a disservice. yes there...
by Brian | Mar 17, 2014 | Days out sightseeing in France, degustations, French wine, wine regions of France, wine tasting
Courtesy of WikipediaClick on the map for a larger imageYou don’t have to go very far in Languedoc Roussillon to find a good ‘degustation’ where you can sample some of the wonderful varieties of Red, White, Rose and Sparkling wines of the...
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 | Jan 19, 2014 | Days out sightseeing in France, French Mediterranean, holiday in France, Holidays in France, Languedoc Roussillon
It is now approaching six years since we moved to Le Moulin de l’Argentouire in the South of France and during our time here we have been lucky enough to get out and about to some fabulous places throughout Languedoc Roussillon. We have also been recommended...
by Brian | Dec 24, 2013 | Days out sightseeing in France, france autumn, French history, Pont Du Gard, Travel Advice, Travel Europe
So it was time to quit the French Riviera, sadly, but in the not too far distance were the Roman Coliseums at Arles and Nimes and we could look forward to being back in our home region of Languedoc Roussillon. Roman Coliseums & Romanesque Buildings Hard to believe...
by Brian | Sep 29, 2013 | activity holiday in France, Cote d'Azure, Days out sightseeing in France, French Mediterranean, holiday in September, Photography
We have just recently returned from a week or so travelling through the Cote d’Azure and Provence. A little bit of camping at Cassis, some Caravaning at Port Grimaud and some B&B at Villefranche-Sur-Mer and then Nimes on the way back. We were just...