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Carnival in Albi

[ February 20, 2010 to February 28, 2010. ] The town of Albi (81 Tarn et Garonne, Midi Pyrenees) holds its annual Carnival celebration from 20 – 28 February 2010.

Albi is perhapes best known for its pink brick Cathedral, the Toulouse Lautrec museum and the birthplace of the Albigensian Crusades which led to the Cathar heresy and battles.

However for a week in February the

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Truffles and Malbec in Cahors!

[ January 12, 2010; January 19, 2010; January 26, 2010; February 2, 2010; February 9, 2010; February 16, 2010; February 23, 2010; March 2, 2010; ] Winter is the time for truffles in the Perigord and surrounding areas. Georges Vigouroux is one of the main Cahors wine producers in South West France (46 Lot, Midi-Pyrenees) with several major chateaux under its umbrella including Chateau de Mercuès and Chateau de Haute-Serre with some classy rich winesn made from the Malbec grape.

So bringing

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Open Doors for Jurancon wines

[ December 13, 2009; 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Jurancon wines come from the foothills of the Pyrenees in South West France just west of Pau (64 Pyrenees Atlantiques, Aquitaine) – a long way south compared to the Loire, or even Bordeaux. However because of the proximity of the Pyrenees mountains it is an appellation for crisp dry whites and rich dessert wines. The

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Le Grand Tasting in Paris

[ December 4, 2009 to December 5, 2009. ] 4-5 December 2009 in the heart of Paris offers an opportunity to taste and learn about wines from many well-known names and most wine regions of France.

Over the 2 days you can taste wines direct from the producer and attend numerous masterclasses to enhance your appreciaton of wine. Unusually there is also a selection of

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Bergerac vineyard on Irish TV

If you’ve ever considered being part of the French wine harvest then have a look at RTE’s video on Chateau Haut Garrigue in Saussignac west of Bergerac – see www.rte.ie
Caroline & Sean Feely purchased the vineyard 4 years ago, and have developed a biodynamic, organic vineyard which is winning great acclaim from winelovers and professionals.

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France Show 2010

[ January 8, 2010 to January 10, 2010. ]
For an early taste of France in 2010 then head to Earls Court in London between 8-10 January 2010 for the France Show 2010. And until 1 December 2009 you can pre-register for FREE TICKETS.
What better way to rediscover the magic of France than by immersing yourself in the colours, the culture and the party

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