Tag Archives: Plus beaux villages de France

Every Château Tells a Story: #10 Le Château de Belcastel

Posted on 31/01/2016 by

Although I have written about Belcastel, in Aveyron, I haven’t devoted much space to the château. Its story is that of a phoenix raised from the ashes. The fortress could so easily have crumbled into a pile of stone, had … Continue reading →

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Trip Along the River Aveyron

Posted on 23/03/2014 by

I went to the hilltop village of Puycelsi in the Tarn département on Friday to interview some victims for one of my magazine articles. It’s about 50 minutes’ drive from here but the route is one of the most spectacular … Continue reading →

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Unconquered Citadel: Puycelsi

Posted on 14/09/2012 by

Overlooking the Vère valley, the fortified hilltop village of Puycelsi is l’un des plus beaux villages de France (one of the most beautiful villages in France). The green sea of la fôret de Grésigne laps at the base of its … Continue reading →

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Belcastel: one of the most beautiful villages in France

Posted on 20/07/2011 by

It’s cold, wet and miserable this week when we should be basking in wall-to-wall sunshine. So much for the person who said this summer would be hotter than 2003. And the swimming pool has gone green again. So to cheer … Continue reading →

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Najac: One of the Most Beautiful Villages in France

Posted on 26/01/2011 by

This morning, we went walking around Najac, in Aveyron, with our walking group. Najac is “l’un des plus beaux villages de France” (one of the most beautiful villages in France), a designation it shares with 154 other picturesque towns and … Continue reading →

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