We came here on our own in 2009 and did a bit of exploring but we’re looking forward to having a bit of local guidance from Amanda and Neil this time.   This too is a beautiful part of France in the foothills of the Pyrenees and whilst it’s not known for its wines it makes up for it in other ways.

It lies about 60ks south of Toulouse on the ‘neck’ between France and Spain and between  the Mediterranean on one side and the Bay of Biscay on the other, in the foothills of the Pyrenees.

A population of three hundred and something means that everyone knows who’s who and and what’s going on.    Our friends Amanada and Neil spend quite a lot of time here and have become part of the community. 

It’s a lovely peaceful spot where you can veg out and relax. 

We did explore the surrounding area previously but that was a while ago and some things can easily be visited again.

La Grotte is a spectacular tunnel through the mountains scoured out by the river over the centuries and there’s an interesting walk through it from the village, particularly as there is a coffee shop at the end!

     

Even some of the smallest villages have markets which are very popular.    Parking is a problem but once you have found your spot you can mingle with the crowd. The market stalls sell just about anything but it is the food that that is fascinating.   In particular, in spite of EU rules against it, you can buy just any part of an animal that can be used for food, just like when we were growing up in England.   It never did us any harm!

       

At the end of the day, it’s all about good food, good wine and good friends.

Au revoir France, on vous aime.