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Villeneuve d’Aveyron: Ancient Paths and a Historic Gem

Posted on 07/10/2018 by

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 →

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A Walk Around Castanet

Posted on 28/11/2016 by

Last week, the weather here was truly appalling, especially on Wednesday and Thursday, with high winds and torrential rain. And other parts of southern France suffered much more than we did. This November has been particularly wet, although not cold. … Continue reading →

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Cantal le Beau

Posted on 30/09/2016 by

I’m never quite sure which destination appeals to me more: Cantal or Corsica. They are both mountainous and beautiful in their own way, but very different. Cantal, of course, is easier to get to, being only just over two hours’ … Continue reading →

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