Category Archives: Pyrénées

Freedom in the Mountains.

Posted on June 23, 2020 by Al in France

Being in a mountainous region can be very beautiful but also very frustrating, especially when you are a visitor with limited time. Being right at the foothills of the Pyrénées, I was almost desperate to get into the mountains but … Continue reading →

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Castles, churches and villages.

Posted on June 21, 2020 by Al in France

This day was a real tour around the eastern part of the Ariege. You have to love the long days of summer with enough light to make you feel as if you have no need to hurry.  Making a trip … Continue reading →

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Closed today!

Posted on June 18, 2020 by Al in France

It hasn’t been the brightest of days…low cloud, the threat of rain, unseasonally cool but certainly not cold as it is still 20c. I had to get some provisions, so whilst out and about I stopped off in a small … Continue reading →

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In the know!

Posted on June 17, 2020 by Al in France

I don’t know about you, but I hate it when the name of a place or person crops up and you are absolutely expected to know who or where or what it is! You know what I mean? Not far … Continue reading →

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Le Mas d’Azil.

Posted on June 16, 2020 by Al in France

If I take a walk along the bank of the River Azize from the campsite I come to the charming village of Le Mas d’Azil. The walk itself is really lovely and a chance for Maggie to really go mad … Continue reading →

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Perfect Pitch.

Posted on June 15, 2020 by Al in France

This is new territory for me – the Ariege, or to be precise the Pyrénées Ariégeoises. It is a Regional Natural Park, and as the name implies, it is part of the Pyrénées. It is a wonderland of forests, streams, nature … Continue reading →

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Adieu, Pyrénées.

Posted on November 10, 2019 by Al in France

Better late than never, eh? I have been waylaid these last number of days and just couldn’t find the time to make my last post from my Pyrénéean trip. Although I am back home now, the memories of my time … Continue reading →

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Picture Postcard Views.

Posted on November 3, 2019 by Al in France

One of the things I really enjoy is the sheer unadulterated pleasure of being almost completely isolated, planted firmly in the middle of fantastic scenery, the sound of nature all around me. Add to that a dose of perfect autumn … Continue reading →

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Pilgrims of Desire.

Posted on November 1, 2019 by Al in France

Here I am, back again for the continuation of my trip through the beautiful Basque country. Who would have believed that at the very end of October it could have been so warm…23c and wall-to-wall sunshine. Of course I was … Continue reading →

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The Hidden Gorges

Posted on October 30, 2019 by Al in France

Today is part one of a trip into the peaceful and rural French Basque country. The Basque country of Spain seems to be much better known, unfortunately due to the association with the Basque Separatists and the Spain-ETA conflict in … Continue reading →

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Pilgrims and Plastic Virgins.

Posted on October 28, 2019 by Al in France

Where do I start? Being so close I decided to make a visit to Lourdes, a small town in the foothills of the Pyrénées. It is perhaps best known as a major Catholic pilgrimage site with millions visiting every year to the … Continue reading →

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“Un Bouchon”

Posted on October 26, 2019 by Al in France

It’s time to leave behind all of the pretty little towns and villages and to get back to nature! OK, so I’m driving, but to be able to enjoy the great outdoors I need to drive! I am NOT going … Continue reading →

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A trip around the Béarn

Posted on October 24, 2019 by Al in France

This was a day spent dodging the rain, but eventually it caught up with me. Thankfully I am on the western side in the Pyrénées Atlantiques. To the east on the Mediterranean side they have been experiencing massive deluges of … Continue reading →

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Taking a Break…

Posted on October 23, 2019 by Al in France

No, not from blogging, but having a small holiday 🙂 I am currently in Oloron-Sainte-Marie in the region of Béarn at the foot of the Pyrénées. It is only about 4h30 from home, so only a half-day drive. Maggie has … Continue reading →

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