Throughout France the grape harvest is getting underway, accompanied by various celebrations and festivals ostensibly to celebrate the new "vendange". However, it always perplexes me that these diversions occur around…
In the region which hosts Sauternes and Graves, Langon (33 Gironde, Nouvelle Aquitaine) celebrates its "FETE DU VIN ET DU FROMAGE" from 28-31 August 2015. Lying Southeast of Bordeaux,…
The town of Coutras (33, Gironde, Nouvelle Aquitaine) goes onion crazy on 26 August 2015 with its "Foire aux oignons" - yet another celebration of something which is at first…
Villerville (14 Calvados, Normandie), is a pleasant coastal village on the Côte Fleurie, which hosts its Fete de la Mer and village festival on 31 July 2022 with fireworks and…
Agen Prunes Festival in SW France
A sudden panic - we could not find one of our favourite restaurants - had we taken a wrong turn? had it been transformed into a Burger King or something…
No.From - To NameA10Paris - Bordeauxl'AquitaineA20Vierzon - Montaubanl'Occitaine (Languedoc)A75Vierzson - Beziersla Meridienne (green meridian)A77les Rosiers - NeversAutoroute des Arbres (trees)A6/A7Paris - MarseilleAutoroute du SoleilA1Paris - Lille/BrusselsAutoroute du NordA4Paris - StrasbourgAutoroute…
The French have a penchant for finding any excuse for a celebration, and Hesdin (62, Pas-de-Calais, Nord-Pas-de-Calais) is no exception with its "Fetes du Cochon Rose" held in August.(every 3…
On 17 August 2006, the town of Pézenas (34 Hérault, Languedoc) stages an intriguing evening wine & food walk through the unoilt heart of the medieval town. A combination of…
Shellfish Festival Toute la Mer sur un Plateau 5 - 6 October 2024 The 150th Carnival of Granville (50 Manche, Normandie) takes place 28 February - 4 March 2025 is…
If you want to bring back or capture the essence of the Languedoc and its food, then this could be the book for you. In many places the Languedoc landscape…
There is a sumptuous French foodie site over at Chocolate & Zucchini - fascinating recipes and lush photography make it irrestible. Following the theme of French Duck they have an…
John at Chez Scallan B&B has always offered an excellent choice of things to do in Burgundy, Eastern France and the environs. As always there are lots of wine fairs…
And now for something a little different - the wines of St Péray (07 Ardeche, ARA) are not often seen, but your chance comes in early September when they hold…
One of the features of the South West of France is the predominance of bastide towns - fortified villages which huddle together often at the top of a hill, and…
Brief Summary: Property name B&B La Basse Cour Address Ancinnes (Sarthe, Pays de Loire) Postcode 72610 nearest town Alencon, 8km (5 miles) Type B&B, Chambres d'Hote Location in the countryside…
Whilst we are enjoying mediterranean temperatures in the UK, this book may not be so attractive - but come a cooler autumn or colder winter this could be the book…
Yet another wine festival - this time at Cairanne (84 Vaucluse, Provence PACA) one of the southern Cotes du Rhone Villages on Sunday 23 July 2017 - northwest of Orange.…
The Aniane Wine Festival (34 Herault, Languedoc) (Salon des Vins d'Aniane en coeur du Languedoc) in the heart of the Languedoc takes place 24-26 July 2015. Aniane is best known…
Jazz in Marciac (32 Gers, Occitanie) between Auch and Pau, would usually be one of those small southern French towns you'd pass through without too much thought, except in 2…