Tag Archives: Villeneuve-d’Aveyron

Villeneuve d’Aveyron: Ancient Paths and a Historic Gem

Posted on 07/10/2018 by nessafrance

What do you think this building is? A small château or fortified house? A barn? All will be revealed below. Autumn is the best time for walking in this area. The days are warm and sunny, it’s usually dry underfoot … Continue reading →

Posted in History, Places, Walking in France | Tagged Aveyron, Château de Ginals, church wall paintings, Eglise de Toulongergues, SW France, Toulongergues, Villeneuve-d'Aveyron, Walking in France | 6 Comments

5 More Hidden Gems in Southwest France

Posted on 15/09/2016 by nessafrance

This coming weekend the annual Journées du Patrimoine take place throughout France. You can visit historic buildings and monuments, some of which are not normally open to the public, and many of them offer free entrance. I have already … Continue reading →

Posted in History, Places | Tagged Abbaye de Beaulieu en Rouergue, Château de Cas, journées du patrimoine, Lagarde-Viaur, Limogne truffle market, Limogne-en-Quercy, SW France, truffles, Viaur Valley, Villeneuve-d'Aveyron | 12 Comments

Gardens and SW France Weather May 2014

Posted on 05/06/2014 by nessafrance

In early June every year, Rendezvous aux Jardins (national gardens weekend) takes place. We make a point of visiting at least one garden during the event. I normally leave green (appropriately) with envy and wish that my garden looked anywhere … Continue reading →

Posted in Aveyron, French life, Gardening, Weather | Tagged Aveyron, gardening, rainfall, Rendezvous aux Jardins, SW France weather, Villeneuve-d'Aveyron, Weather | 1 Comment

Beautiful Bastide: Villeneuve-d’Aveyron

Posted on 20/05/2013 by nessafrance

Today is la fête de la Pentecôte (Pentecost) in France – for those of you who think I don’t know my dates, this was posted late on Monday. And in keeping with the tradition of public holidays it’s cold and … Continue reading →