Tag Archives: Languedoc

World Heritage Dining in the South of France (Blue Tomato)

Romping round the South of France touring UNESCO World Heritage sites can sure work up an appetite. In a country whose very gastronomy has achieved world heritage status, finding myself somewhere of cultural or historical significance paired nicely with the safe bet that I wouldn’t be far from something seriously delectable too. Here are but a few of the tastier highlights from my recent jaunt round La Región – all well within easy and scenic drives of Montpellier–Méditerranée Airport or Nîmes-Alès-Camargue-Cévennes Airport. Continue reading

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Exploring the Causses and the Cévennes of Southern France (OneTravel)

I’ve just returned from a jaunt around le region where I found the Causses and the Cévennes to be a captivating destination. Here’s a roundup of a few (of many) highlights from that trip. All the attractions listed are within a short drive of each other. If you got your timing right, they could be visited in one fairly busy but especially scenic day. Continue reading

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Culture Vulture Tour Across the South of France

If you like your natural history served with a heaping dose of ancient tradition (not to mention some fantastic wine), then Languedoc-Roussillon in southern France is for you. I certainly had a splendid time riding around the region on a recent tour of UNESCO World Heritage sites. Continue reading

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Wine of the Month: Apres Le Pluie, Rosé, 2013 Domaine Jones, Languedoc

Okay, so it’s been a few months since my last WOTM write up. What can I say? I’ve been busy. Too busy to drink good wine? Of course not – just too slammed working on other stuff to blog about any of the commendable wines I’ve been sipping. Sorry. Anyway, I have a bit time on my hands today as well as a glass of a rather delicious quaff actually in hand. So, without further ado, here’s my Wine of the Season review of the very enjoyable Apres Le Pluie, Rosé, 2013 Domaine Jones, Languedoc, France. Continue reading

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