Category: South-West France
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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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Walking in South-West France: The Camino de Santiago
Walking in South-West France: walking season is in flow on the Camino de Santiago (The Way of St. James), one of many delightful walking routes near us.
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Séjour linguistique anglais en France
Séjour linguistique en anglais : profitez de vos vacances en France et améliorerez votre anglais. Un accompagnement personnalisés.
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Tour de France 2026 in the Pyrenees
Tour de France lowdown 2026: combine cycling, holidaying and sightseeing with the action and excitement of this great bike race.
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Jazz in Marciac, International Jazz Festival 2026
Marciac Jazz Festival’s 48th edition 2026: the international music festival is a major draw for visitors to the region. The summer festival takes place in the last part of July and beginning of August.
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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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Story of a house: 1711
Time travel: a 300-year old inscription is our starting point to explore the history of Peyroulat, and travel back in time to the early 18th century.
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Day trip idea: Lourdes
Visiting this world-famous religious centre in the central Pyrenees can be an impressive, surprising – and humbling experience.
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Day trip idea: Saint Jean de Luz in September
Saint Jean de Luz is the sort of place that you don’t want other people to know about. This irresistible town is a foodie’s paradise and Basque beauty.