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Summer in Southwest France
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
Posted in French life, Places
Tagged Chapelle de Teysserolles, fete, French markets, lavoir de Caylus, summer, summer fêtes, Summer holidays, SW France, Teysseroles fête
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French Summer Markets and Weather in SW France July 2014
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
Posted in Aveyron, Places, Weather
Tagged Caylus market, climate, French markets, July weather in SW France, rainfall, summer, Villefranche-de-Rouergue market, Weather
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Seguing into Summer
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
Posted in French life
Tagged feu d'artifice, Fireworks, French markets, Quatorze Juillet, summer, summer fêtes, SW France
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Five Signs of Summer in SW France
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
Posted in French life, Places
Tagged French markets, summer, Summer holidays, SW France, Vacances d'été
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Villefranche-de-Rouergue Market
One of my favourite markets, indeed one of my favourite towns, in the area is Villefranche-de-Rouergue. A sub-prefecture of Aveyron, it has great historical significance in the region. Like other towns in France, despite its picturesque features, it is also … Continue reading
Posted in Aveyron, History, Places
Tagged Alphonse de Poitiers, French markets, market, SW France, Villefranche de Rouergue
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Market Halls in Southwest France
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
Posted in Aveyron, History, Places
Tagged covered markets, French markets, les halles, market halls, markets, patrimoine, SW France
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