Author Archives: Sam

About Sam

Sam started Aude France as a companion site to her real estate site Aude France Property so that she could have a place to write about life in the Aude. Now that she's in Canada she posts things that can affect owners and buyers in the Aude.

Lagrasse Christmas Market – December 4, 2011

Mark your calendars.  The marché de Noël in Lagrasse is on Sunday December 4th from 10:00 to 19:00. It will be held in the Salle Polyvalente on the route de Ribaute and will feature more than 30 vendors. As my … Continue reading

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Dorie Greenspan’s Caramel -Topped Semolina Cake

It must be the middle of September because I want to cook. I want to use the oven again now that it’s cool enough. Last night I made ‘real’ dinner. Chicken breasts with dijon sauce, rice, green beans, and – … Continue reading

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Uncertain Financial Times in France and the EU

Interesting article on the Boujour Paris site – France News: France and EU Debt Crisis, Sarkozy, Merkel. It’s worth reading the article and also the articles it links to.  

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Le Bistrot Gourmand Restaurant in Homps Languedoc

After all my moaning about the same old same old restaurants in the Aude I’ve found another terrific place to eat.  My friend Yvette and I stumbled on Le Bistrot Gourmand in Homps on Monday evening. We were driving past … Continue reading

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My Brocante – Yard sale near Carcassonne July 29 and 30 2011

Friday July 29 and Saturday July 30 – Great stuff for sale cheap. What: Brocant/yard sale When: Friday and Saturday July 29 and 30, 2011 from 10.00 to 16.00 Where: Domaine de Domneuve, 11220 Montlaur I’m in the process of … Continue reading

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