Golf in the Pyrénées

I am not a golfer (at least not since I gave my father concussion when he was teaching me how to hold a club age 9) but, if I were, this is where I would want to play golf. It may only be a nine hole course but what it lacks in . . . → Read More: Golf in the Pyrénées

The Midi-Pyrénées ranks as the best place to live in France

When planning to buy a house in France, whether for holidays or to live permanently, there is no doubt that one of the most important criteria is the quality of life in the region combined with the style and affordability of the houses, the climate, the people and, of course, the food . . . → Read More: The Midi-Pyrénées ranks as the best place to live in France

Summer concerts and culture in the foothills of France

Throughout the summer there are festivals held all over the foothills region offering a wide variety of music, dance and arts. It would take pages to list them all but here are some of the best:

One of the best-known celebrations of music in the region is the Festival de Comminges (July . . . → Read More: Summer concerts and culture in the foothills of France

In France you can have your dream home

I was just reading the results of a survey where buyers were asked to list their top ten wish-list for their dream house if they could have any property they wanted. This was a bit tongue in cheek with the assumption that many of these dreams are just that, not achievable in reality but it . . . → Read More: In France you can have your dream home

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