France

History in the streets of Toulouse

What could be better than a day out in the beautiful city of Toulouse to soak up some February sun. Toulouse is just overflowing with history, art, culture and fabulous architecture - come with us for a walk through Toulouse. ...

Canal des deux mers Dieupentale France

Canal des deux mers Dieupentale France A walk along the Canal des Deux Mers Dieupentale France (Canal of the two seas) that runs from near Bordeaux to near Sète linking the Mediterranean to the Atlantic. This was a short walk along the canal near Dieupentale in the...

Toulouse Traditions & Lights at Christmas

The beautiful city of Toulouse in South West France at Christmas, a beautiful sunny December day in Toulouse looking at the traditions, foods, drinks and treats for Christmas and talking to the locals and not-so-locals. Join us for a festive look at #Christmas in...

Vanlife project podcast episode 1

In this first episode of the podcasts on a project that the Two Frogs have to travel throughout Europe in a converted Mercedes Sprinter van, Chris talks about the planning stage of a project that combines travel and environmental projects along the way. The Two frogs...

Saint Chély du Tarn

Saint Chély du Tarn in Les Gorges du Tarn in the Gorges du Tarn, Lozère, France. Roughly in the middle of Les Gorges du Tarn a few kilometers from Sainte Enimie. A lovely old medieval village on the banks of the crystal-clear waters of the Tarn River; A laid-back...

Discover Beaumont de Lomagne

Beaumont-de-Lomagne, bastide, was founded in 1276, in 1278 the town was granted a very liberal charter of laws, by the standards of the period, defining the rights and duties of its inhabitants. In 1280, work commenced on a large church; the bell-tower, was made in...

Discover Le Seuil de Naurouze

The Seuil de Naurouze, or Col de Naurouze, is the highest point (190 m above sea level) of the Canal du Midi in southern France. It is the watershed point identified by Pierre-Paul Riquet when he designed and built the canal, With water falling on the western side of...

Le Seuil de Naurouze

The separation of the watersHistory & beauty Le Seuil de Naurouze is an historic site for several reasons. It has been many things in the past, including a 11 hectare reservoir to maintain the level of the canal du midi, a pétanque stadium, a project for a...

Le Château de la Garrigue, Villemur-sur-Tarn, France

A clever blend of history, culture, elegance and originality, it transports you to a bewitching universe ... it is the Château de la Garrigue! A place conducive to escape that will not leave you indifferent. From the moment we crossed its majestic entrance, we felt...

Discover Auvillar

Auvillar has been voted one of the “most beautiful villages in France” with its harbour area on The Garonne river and outstanding monuments like the circular hall, the clock tower and the Church of St. Pierre. Auvillar is a stop for tourists and pilgrims on the...

The village of Auvillar Tarn et Garonne

One of the most beautiful villages in France History & beauty Auvillar has been voted one of the "most beautiful villages in France" with its harbour area on The Garonne river and outstanding monuments like the circular hall, the clock tower and the Church...

Le quartier autour de St Etienne Toulouse

Around the Saint Etienne Quarter of Toulouse in south west France. The area is dominated by the huge Cathédrale Saint Etienne - which has existed since the third century, built on the site of a chapel constructed by Saint Saturnin, the first bishop of Toulouse. The...

Discover Collioure

The beautiful town of Collioure on the Mediterranean sea, just a few kilometers from the Spanish border in south west France. The town was and still is a magnet for artists such as Henri Matisse, André Derain, Pablo Picasso and Charles Rennie Mackintosh. There are...

The Mediterranean port of Collioure

A jewel on The Mediterranean Discover the history Collioure is a pretty little port on The Mediterranean Sea in South west France, just a few kilometers from the Spanish border - this is Catalan country, which is deeply reflected in the customs and culture of...

Visit Verdun sur Garonne

A video visit to the small village of Verdun sur Garonne in south west France. Today it is a quiet village, but steeped in history, with beautiful walks and abundant wildlife - come and have a look around with us. Verdun was once a fortified port, fom the 13th century...

Toulouse waterways

Discover the waterways of the beautiful city of Toulouse in south west France. Toulouse is crossed by The Garonne river as it flows from The Pyrenees mountains to the Atlantic Ocean at Bordeaux. The 240 kilometer long Canal du Midi bisects Toulouse as it links The...

Verdun sur Garonne

The Gateway to GasconyThe Garonne river We love travelling, near and far, but we just have not taken the time to visit the village where we live; Verdun-sur-Garonne. Today, we decided to have a look at the things that we pass by every day. Verdun is 40kms north...

The most beautiful village in France

A stroll around the beautiful village of Saint Cirq Lapopie in The Lot Département in south west France. The village has been voted as the most beautiful village in France - maybe you can see why from the video, but there are so many villages in this region that could...

Saint Cirq Lapopie

The most beautiful village in FranceHistory & beauty When you arrive, from any direction, you cannot but be taken aback by the beauty of this village, which has been voted as The Most beautiful village in France in a television program, voted by the viewers....

Summer at Contis Beach

Summer at Contis Beach Summer at Contis Beach France A reat place to go in summer is a lovely little placce, but if there's anything I dislike about summer, then it's got to be a beach holiday, although I absolutely adore beaches. You know, when you get all your...

A day out in Toulouse

40 Fascinating facts about France

40 Fascinating facts about France Let's take a quick look at some of interesting and unusual facts about France: The name "France" comes from "Frank", a Germanic tribe that invaded the Western Roman Empire in the 6th century and founded the first independent kingdom...

The medieval village of Cordes sur Ciel

Cordes sur Ciel - "Tout y est beau, même le regret" The medieval village of Cordes sur Ciel surprises, in more ways than one. Granted, it is listed as one of the most beautiful villages in France, but what awaits is truly breathtaking. Arriving on the road from...

The Monastery at Alet Les Bains, Aude

The village of Alet Les Bains lies in the Aude valley, surrounded by high mountain flanks on either side, about 40 minutes from Carcassone, between Limoux and Quillan, it is a nice place to stop off on the way into the Pyrenees or to dip the toes into the icy waters...