Category: Southwest France

Savoring France’s Cognac
March 4, 2010 · Category: Southwest France 

Every year, the modest town of Cognac draws thousands of visitors from all around the world. Not surprisingly! Cognac is the... [Read the full story]

The Maritime City of La Rochelle, France
February 27, 2010 · Category: Southwest France 

Easily accessible by train, La Rochelle, France is a popular destination for European tourists. This coastal town has something... [Read the full story]

Discovering Bordeaux, France
February 24, 2010 · Category: Southwest France 

Bordeaux is a port city on the Garonne River, located in Southwest France. Of course, one of the first things that comes to mind... [Read the full story]

“Basque”ing in the Culture of Saint-Jean-de-Luz and San Sébastian
February 21, 2010 · Category: Basque Region, Southwest France 

Saint-Jean-de-Luz in the Southwest corner of France and San Sebastian just across the border in Spain are both located in the... [Read the full story]

Minerve, France: Village of Charm and History
November 30, 2009 · Category: Southwest France 

The village of Minerve perches on a high ridge in the wild landscape of the Causses, in the Languedoc-Rousillon region of Southwestern... [Read the full story]

Nimes, France: a Roman Masterpiece
November 16, 2009 · Category: Southwest France 

Eight years ago, as we were getting lost on our way to Arles, my husband and I ended up in Nimes.    We did not see Arles –... [Read the full story]

Montpellier, Urban Old and New
October 8, 2009 · Category: Southwest France 

Traveling to Montpellier to study French was one of the smarter decisions I’ve made. By the time I left the EuroLingua Institute... [Read the full story]

Get Away to France’s Arcachon Bay
September 17, 2009 · Category: Southwest France 

Arcachon, located in the southwest corner of France, was once a wooded Atlantic coastline with just a few huts, endless oyster... [Read the full story]

Mysterious Rennes-le-Chateau, France
September 8, 2009 · Category: Southwest France 

Mystery and legend swirl around Rennes-le-Chateau, a medieval village in the Languedoc-Roussillon region of southwestern France.... [Read the full story]

A Stop in Lourdes, France
June 30, 2009 · Category: Southwest France 

On a recent trip to France, I made it a point to stop in Lourdes. To be quite honest, Lourdes had never really been on my radar... [Read the full story]

Gladiators and Madators and Bono… Oh My! The Roman Amphitheater of Nîmes, France
June 28, 2009 · Category: Southwest France 

The city of Nîmes is located in Southwest France and is the capital of the Gard Department in the Cévennes Region. Among tourists,... [Read the full story]

Captivating Carcassonne, France
June 25, 2009 · Category: Southwest France 

I enjoy revisiting places I went to in France during my younger years now that I am an adult. It has reinforced for me the notion... [Read the full story]

Lunchtime at Le Kaiku in St. Jean de Luz, France
June 24, 2009 · Category: Southwest France 

My husband and I wanted to take our good friend out for lunch on his last day with us in France. Knowing that he really enjoyed... [Read the full story]

Sea Sports and Culture in Colorful Collioure, France
September 11, 2008 · Category: Southwest France 

Collioure, France is a colorful little Mediterranean fishing village located just 15 miles from the border with Spain at the foot... [Read the full story]

Roman Relics Reign in France’s Gard
September 10, 2008 · Category: Southwest France 

The Gard, located in the Languedoc Roussillon region of France, holds many relics of its Roman past. It is the home of Nimes,... [Read the full story]

France’s Cathar Country
August 13, 2008 · Category: Southwest France 

The Aude , a “department” or district in the Languedoc region is Cathar Country, whose most notable towns are Narbonne and... [Read the full story]

Caves of Southwest France
August 9, 2008 · Category: Southwest France 

The ancient paintings that are found on cave walls throughout the world could be “the greatest art museum on the planet,”... [Read the full story]

Once is Not Enough: Our Stay at Ostapé
May 5, 2008 · Category: Southwest France 

On a recent trip to the Basque region of France, we spent one wonderful night at Ostapé, a country inn owned by Catherine Pere-Verge and... [Read the full story]

Surf’s Up at France’s Basque Coast
April 21, 2008 · Category: Southwest France 

We just returned from a few days in Basque Country located in the Southwest corner of France.  We were delighted to find that... [Read the full story]

Enjoying the Southwest Region of France
March 20, 2008 · Category: Southwest France 

From rolling forests to surfers dream beaches, from spectacular caves to towering gorges; the Southwest’s countryside appeal... [Read the full story]

Bon Routes in Southwest France
January 9, 2008 · Category: Southwest France 

Travelers will find many delights in Southwest France; from vineyards to prehistoric sites, and medieval castles to well preserved... [Read the full story]

Enjoy a Magical Vacation in Montpellier
May 28, 2007 · Category: Southwest France 

Montpellier, the capital of Languedoc Roussillon, is less than 3 hours from Barcelona and Italy, and just minutes from the Mediterranean. Easily... [Read the full story]

Wine, Dine and Dream: Hotel-Restaurants in Languedoc Roussillon
May 21, 2007 · Category: Southwest France 

As you can can tell from my previous posts, I am in love with the Languedoc Roussillon region of France. Aside from the fabulous... [Read the full story]

Insider Guide to Languedoc Roussillon
April 15, 2007 · Category: Southwest France 

The two provinces of Languedoc and Roussillon hug the Mediterranean from the mouth of the Rhone River to the east bordering on... [Read the full story]