Category Archives: The Aude

The Aude, department 11 in Languedoc-Roussillon in the south of France

Plane trees near Camplong in the Aude

Posted on December 18, 2011 by Sam

You’ve probably read about the fungus that is killing the plane trees on the banks of the Canal du Midi. Trees within 50 metres of diseased trees are being destroyed in order to stop the progression of the disease. In … Continue reading →

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Lagrasse Christmas Market – December 4, 2011

Posted on November 17, 2011 by Sam

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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Le Bistrot Gourmand Restaurant in Homps Languedoc

Posted on July 27, 2011 by Sam

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

Posted on July 27, 2011 by Sam

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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Cafe de la Poste in Olonzac

Posted on July 25, 2011 by Sam

I’ve been using the free wifi at the Cafe de la Poste in Olonzac for the last month. I now think of the bar as my office. In fact I think I’ve spent more time in a bar this month … Continue reading →

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