Toby and Susan take a break from walking and writing FROM her home in the Sarthe département of north western France, Susan Keefe tells the... Read more →
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Roman finds from River Rhône on display at Louvre
IN 2008 a life sized bust of Julius Caesar, thought to date back to 46 BC, was found in the River Rhone near Arles. Other... Read more →
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Walking maps of France on the web
IF you are looking to take advantage of the good weather with a countryside walk, then drop in on the Géoportail site to print off... Read more →
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Honey and mohair sent to market
THE Sunday market at Cazals, in the Lot (map), is a feast of colour and sounds, but one stall in particular sparkles. Jars of golden... Read more →
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Dordogne visits off the beaten track
The night market in Loubejac takes place every Thursday during the summer months VISITORS to the Dordogne have a multitude of discoveries to make, but... Read more →
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Pine processionary caterpillars on the march
IF you have seen white, candyfloss styled webs high in pine trees, keep a watchful eye on the ground for the Pine processionary caterpillar. It... Read more →
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