Today, I want to share a fascinating story with you about a legendary sword named Durandal.This sword has been part of the village of Rocamadour in France for ... Read more!
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Renting a car in Barcelona to Perpignan: The Road Trip
There are memorable trips to be made in France. Some are in "la France profonde" (deep France), others in the country's farthest reaches. Under a radiant sun, let's ... Read more!
The Must See Guide to Millau in Occitania
There are so many beautiful places to visit in France, but Millau is one of the best lesser-known gems. It is a commune in the Aveyron département of ... Read more!
Explore the historic province of Rouergue
Rouergue is a former province of France to the South of Auvergne and North of Languedoc, which includes today’s département of Aveyron. Rouergue Rouergue lies in the centre ... Read more!
Toulouse Capitole
What would the ‘Pink City’ be without the Place du Capitole? If there is one building in Toulouse not to miss and worth visiting, this is it. The ... Read more!
Toulouse, Midi-Pyrénées
Located in the southwest of France in the Midi-Pyrénées region, Toulouse is France’s fourth biggest city by population, after Paris, Marseille and Lyon. Toulouse has been affectionally nicknamed by ... Read more!
Toulouse Gastronomy
The Toulouse Gastronomy is full of history, flavours, creativity and taste. If you are visiting the city of Toulouse or the region of Midi-Pyrénées, take the time to enjoy ... Read more!
Toulouse History: A Brief Overview!
Located in the Occitania region, Toulouse is a very ancient city. Its origins can be found in Antiquity, around the 8th century BC. Whilst little from this period ... Read more!
Toulouse Old Town
Toulouse Old Town was built from clay bricks. One can enjoy the special atmosphere when walking through its narrow pedestrian streets leading to the Capitole or along the banks ... Read more!
Get on the new TGV between Paris and Barcelona!
Since yesterday, Sunday 15 December 2013, a new TGV service has started operating between Barcelona and Paris, as well as to cities like Marseille, Toulouse and Lyon. A ... Read more!
Midi-Pyrénées
Midi-Pyrénées: “The region where the living is good”. Name: Midi-Pyrénées Area: 45,348 km2 Départements: Ariège (09), Aveyron (12), Haute-Garonne (31), Gers (32), Lot (46), Hautes-Pyrénées (65), Tarn (81), Tarn-et-Garonne ... Read more!
Sainte-Marie Abbey Church, Souillac
The Souillac Sainte-Marie Abbey Church was built between 1075 and 1150 and ranks among the finest examples of Romanesque and Byzantine architectural styles in the South-West of France. Laid out ... Read more!
Souillac, Quercy
At the heart of the Dordogne Valley between Rocamadour and Sarlat, the little town of Souillac is known for being a gateway to the Périgord and the Quercy ... Read more!
Rocamadour: The Vertiginous Citadel of Faith
When coming from Cahors by road, Rocamadour suddenly appears clinging precariously against the cliff above the Alzou canyon. The stunning medieval village seemingly defies the laws of gravity. ... Read more!
Pyrénées mountains
One of the main features of the Pyrenees mountains is that they form a natural border between France and Spain. There is a French proverb saying: “Vérité en ... Read more!
Albi Old Town, Tarn, Midi-Pyrénées
Head city of the Tarn Département Albi “the Red Town” was listed in 2010 as part of UNESCO’s World Heritage thanks to its episcopal city. This includes the fortified ... Read more!
Roquefort Cheese, Rouergue
Roquefort – the king of blue cheese from the Rouergue (département of Aveyron). Roquefort is made exclusively from raw full-cream ewe’s milk and is a blue vein cheese. The ... Read more!
Cité of Carcassonne: The Best Things to See!
With more than 4 million visitors each year, the Cité of Carcassonne is among the most prestigious tourist destinations in France, on a par with Mont Saint Michel ... Read more!
