Tag Archives: cantal cheese

Cantal le Beau

Posted on 30/09/2016 by nessafrance

I’m never quite sure which destination appeals to me more: Cantal or Corsica. They are both mountainous and beautiful in their own way, but very different. Cantal, of course, is easier to get to, being only just over two hours’ … Continue reading →

Posted in Auvergne, Customs, Walking in France | Tagged Auvergne, burons, Cantal, cantal cheese, L'Elancèze, Monts du Cantal, Plomb du Cantal, Thiézac, Walking in France | 10 Comments

Cantal Revisited

Posted on 30/05/2016 by nessafrance

I’m always torn between sharing places I love with other people and keeping them to myself. After a fierce internal tussle, the altruistic side won. The Cantal is a part of France to which we keep returning, although our last … Continue reading →

Posted in Auvergne, Places | Tagged Auberge des Montagnes, Auvergne, Cantal, cantal cheese, Cère Valley, Elancèze, La Roussière, Pailherols, walking | 31 Comments

Awesome Auvergne

Posted on 30/09/2011 by nessafrance

This week we made our annual short visit – almost a pilgrimage – to the Cantal Département. It is a spectacularly beautiful, mountainous area in the Auvergne Region, about two hours’ drive from us. It offers excellent walking: the peaks … Continue reading →