So you’ve watched one of those “Place in the Sun” or “No Going Back” programs about a British family who decide to become French Vignerons. What’s the truth behind the dream? It’s true that anyone…
2 James Postlethwaite:Gentle Warrior for the Good Life 2 3 by Ellen Hall 3 James Postlethwaite is tall and lanky with the grin of a naughty choirboy. Originally from Cheshire, he has lived in Sorede…
Thursday 8th November November has been absolutely delicious so far, with blue skies and warm sun throughout the day, and cold crisp mornings and evenings. Green leaves are still clinging on determinedly, if a little…
Saturday 6th October October has arrived in a volley of flash storms and heavy rain – still warm and sunny much of the time, but a morning sun against a clear blue sky lulls you…
Almost French by Sarah Turnbull Reviewed by Polly Cannie Click on cover to buy Almost French is an entertaining and heart-warming story of Australian journalist Sarah Turnbull who is most definitely a fish out…
Coming to ‘thermes’ with Amélie Want to feel so laid back that you are horizontal? Spas fall into two general categories, pampering and medical. The Medical Spa can provide a realistic alternative for those seeking…
Sunday September 2nd Wow! September has arrived in a flurry of sunshine, with a fanfare of summer still to come. It really is one of the most lovely months of the year in the PO…
Have you noticed that here In France, windows open INWARDS? Don’t move over here loaded up with pelmets and heavy curtains. It won’t work!
Meet the people who live and work in the PO We talk of sea and mountain, sardanes and music, art, wine, exhibitions, street processions, blue skies and sunshine, dancing and singing – but…
Bottling Wine by Jonathan Hesford People don’t realise the amount of thought and work that goes on behind putting wine into a bottle. Here’s an overview of the process at Domaine Treloar, but it applies…