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Un peu d’histoire 🇫🇷

Posted on November 17, 2025 by admin

A short history of Carcassonne

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The week that was – 46/2025 🇬🇧🇫🇷

Posted on November 16, 2025 by admin

From London high life to local low gears — a week of wind, wheels, flu jabs, turkey plans, and literary dreams. The Turtle (and I) both survived to tell the tale. Read more…

Posted in Weekly Journal | Tagged 2026 planning, 2CV Occitanie, Book project, Citroën Méhari, Covid booster, Flu jab, French countryside, Life in France, Montréal Aude, Occitanie, Stay-at-home week, Thanksgiving in France, Vintage Cars, Wind of Autan, Writing life, www.sauvageraie.fr | Leave a comment

A new beginning: The book of souvenirs

Posted on November 11, 2025 by admin

I’ve finally begun my Book of Souvenirs—though “book” might be a generous term for what’s currently a growing pile of unclassified notes. They’re scattered thoughts, half-remembered stories, and moments I don’t want to lose to time. To keep them safe … Continue reading →

Posted in Nostalgia, Writing | Tagged book of souvenirs, childhood summers, collecting memories, creative beginnings, house outside Paris, memories, new blog launch, Sauvageraie, scattered thoughts, teenage kisses | Leave a comment

Notes and notebooks 🇬🇧🇫🇷

Posted on November 9, 2025 by admin

Proof that handwriting is still mightier than the Cloud ☁️ ✍️

Posted in Writing | Tagged * Notebooks, A6 Notebooks, Bristol Cards, Handwriting, Journaling Tips, Note-taking, Paper vs digital, Pens & Stationery, Personal Productivity, Travel Notes | Leave a comment

British escapade

Posted on November 5, 2025 by admin

London: where your wallet thins, your heart fills, and your phone signal vanishes.” 💸❤️📶 Read more… ▶️ Day 1 – With dumplings and déjà-vu ▶️ Day 2 ▫️Part 1 – From the tube to the theatre, here is how day … Continue reading →

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The race before the race 🇬🇧

Posted on November 4, 2025 by admin

🏁 Engines, adrenaline, and a touch of madness — the countdown to Le Mans 2026 has begun! Read more…

Posted in Events | Tagged Billeterie, BucketList, ClassicRace, EnduranceRacing, France, Le Mans 24h, LeMans2026, LeMans24h, Motorsport, RacingFans, Roadtrip, Speed, Tickets | Leave a comment

Weekend in the Ville Rose 🇬🇧🇫🇷

Posted on November 3, 2025 by admin

Concert cancelled? No problem. From Phô to martinis, this witty weekend in Toulouse proves you don’t need Pink Floyd to have a rock’n’roll time in the Ville Rose. Read more…

Posted in Local events, Travel | Tagged * Toulouse, BritFloyd, Capitole, Cocktails, Foodie weekend, French cuisine, Gourmet travel, Humor, Marché Victor Hugo, Massala Palace, Music and travel, Phô, Pink Floyd, Short breaks in France, The Fat Cat, Train travel, Travel stories, Unexpected trips, Ville Rose, Weekend getaway | Leave a comment

The month that was – October 2025 🇬🇧🇫🇷

Posted on October 31, 2025 by admin

From Touraine reunions to Narbonne feasts, October blended nostalgia, laughter, and a touch of excess. A month where friendship aged beautifully — just like the wine. 🍷 – Read more.