Tag Archives: French markets

Summer in Southwest France

Posted on 03/07/2018 by

Summer is here, les grandes vacances have begun and the foreign number plates in the area have multiplied. And to go with them, a little present from the French government: a drop in the speed limit on secondary roads from … Continue reading →

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French Summer Markets and Weather in SW France July 2014

Posted on 03/08/2014 by

  French markets come into their own at this time of year. The difference between summer and winter couldn’t be more marked. In the winter, a few brave souls stamp their feet and try to stop their produce freezing while … Continue reading →

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Seguing into Summer

Posted on 15/07/2013 by

Right up till the end of June, we thought summer wasn’t going to happen this year. But we have been basking in lovely sunshine for the past fortnight. There are a few who are already complaining that it’s too hot … Continue reading →

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Five Signs of Summer in SW France

Posted on 14/07/2012 by

July is here and the French summer holidays have begun with a vengeance. Normally, the first weekend in July is the signal for the Grand Prix exodus from Paris to begin. This year, the kids were still at school for … Continue reading →

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Villefranche-de-Rouergue Market

Posted on 27/02/2012 by

One of my favourite markets, indeed one of my favourite towns, in the region is Villefranche-de-Rouergue. A sub-prefecture of Aveyron, it has great historical significance in the region. Like other towns in the region, despite its picturesque features, it is … Continue reading →

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Market Halls in Southwest France

Posted on 09/12/2011 by

Being a part-time unpaid librarian does have a few compensations. One of them is coming across a wonderful magazine – well, I think it is – entitled Midi-Pyrénées Patrimoine. It’s available in our Médiathèque. You’re not supposed to borrow the … Continue reading →

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