Category: French language
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France in September: La rentrée – a guide
France in September is all about La Rentrée. From back-to-school supplies to new hobbies, it’s the big re-set after the summer holidays.
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Peyroulat’s Summer Bookshelf
South-West France’s fascinating historical figures, from Coco Chanel to D’Artagnan, are on the summer reading list.
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Winter wonderland and “grues” (cranes) arrive
It’s a magical time of year in deep South-West France with sparkling mountains, wild skies and birdlife passing through.
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Is Madiran France’s best-kept wine secret?
The 2025 November “Portes Ouvertes” weekend offers tourists access to Madiran wineries and gastronomic events in this thriving wine region.
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Looking for property in South-West France
Are you planning a house hunting visit to South-West France? Where do you start? What does the south west of France offer house hunters? What are the key area differences?