Tag Archives: rural exodus

Abandoned Village: Saint-Amans-le-Vieux

Posted on 15/09/2019 by nessafrance

Today was a beautiful, if still too dry, autumn day, so the SF and I decided to bestir ourselves and make the most of this fine weather for a walk. “Where shall we go?” We are faced with an embarras … Continue reading →

Posted in History, Places, Walking in France | Tagged Bonnette Valley, Caylus, deserted village, lac de Caylus, rural exodus, Saint-Amans le Vieux, SW France | 4 Comments

The Ups and Downs of Life in La France Profonde

Posted on 24/03/2015 by nessafrance

I spent much of last week in London, which led me to reflect on the differences between urban and rural life. As it turns out, this was quite timely, since the French government had been carrying out a charm … Continue reading →

Posted in French life | Tagged agriculture, broadband, France, French health services, la France profonde, rural depopulation, rural exodus, rural France, rural life, satellite Internet connection, SW France | 9 Comments

Counting Heads: the French Census

Posted on 21/01/2015 by nessafrance

We had a visit today from the local census taker, having been warned a couple of weeks ago that this was imminent. This happens every five years in a small commune like ours (more on this below). But did … Continue reading →