Tag Archives: Occitanie

Dick Whittington 🇬🇧

Posted on December 13, 2025 by admin

Last night we travelled 20 km, crossed a linguistic border, laughed our way through an English pantomime in the middle of French vineyards… and discovered what might be the only truly undrinkable wine in the region. A full house, forgotten … Continue reading →

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A yearly tradition 🇫🇷🇬🇧

Posted on December 6, 2025 by admin

Every year in early December, our quiet corner of Occitanie suddenly fills with Spanish laughter, overflowing shopping carts, and enough Catalan energy to power Carcassonne’s Christmas lights — all thanks to a holiday most French people forget exists. Why exactly … Continue reading →

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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…

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Une journée Gargantuesque 🇬🇧🇫🇷

Posted on October 8, 2025 by admin

What happens in Narbonne stays on the scales — a Gargantuan day at Les Grands Buffets.

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