For a some time now we have wondered how we might let our guests know of places and forthcoming events in the Carcassonne area, that would help them to plan their holidays.

For example, if you have an interest in jazz, it would be helpful to know when the Jazz Festival was planned to take place, or if you love cycling, perhaps you would be interested to know what is the nearest point that the route of the Tour de France passes and the date this will be.

Much of this, can of course be found on specific web sites and from tourist information offices, but what of the smaller events…. the local Chestnut Festival, our Village Fete… the things which make French country life so attractive.

Through this blog we would like to offer something more – to bring you a flavour of our part of France, a taste of French life that passes by the tourist.

We do hope you like it, and if you should find an event we have missed, please do let us know.