You may well spot the lovely old town of Uzerche high above the motorway south of Limoges in central France – it is well worth a detour.
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Walking the GR10 in the Ariege (9 – Cabane d’Aula→Conflens)
After an initial steep climb, the route is largely downhill to Conflens and the river Salat. A day of wonderful views amidst the high mountains.
Continue readingWalking the GR10 in the Ariege (8-Aunac→Cabane d’Aula)
Not the most exciting of starts to a day on the GR10 with lots of, albeit quiet, roadwork. However, it improves rapidly once this is left behind and ends in dramatic high mountain scenery.
Continue readingSaint-Leonard de Noblat, Haute Vienne, France (August 2018)
The attractive old town of Saint-Leonard de Noblet in the Haute Vienne of France has its origins in an interesting saint and later became an important stop on the pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostelle in Spain.
Continue readingRemember! Oradour-sur-Glane, Haute Vienne, France (August 2018)
On a sunny day in June 1944, a rogue SS unit carried out one of the worst atrocities of World War II when they razed the little town of Oradour-sur-Glane, France, to the ground, killing 642 people.
Continue readingLimoges, Haute Vienne, France. (July 2018)
On a recent visit, Limoges proves a surprisingly interesting place to spend some time.
Continue readingWalking the GR10 in the Ariege, France (7-Col d’Auedole-Aunac)
This section of the GR10 in the Ariege, France, drops down to the green waters of Etang de Bethmale, then has a steep climb to Col de la Core. Various gites beckon, or the delights of the old town of Seix.
Continue readingWalking the GR10 in the Ariege, France (6 – Maison du Valier→Col d’Auedole)
A steep climb up from the Riberot valley to the high mountains with spectacular views of Mt. Valier, the Ariege’s highest mountain.
Continue readingWalking the GR10 in the Ariege, France (5 – Clot du Lac→Pla de Lalau/Maison du Valier)
This section of the GR10 in the Ariege drops down steeply to the Riberot valley and the smart Maison du Valier gite d’etape. There are great views en route of Mt Valier, the Ariege’s highest mountain at 2,838 m.
Continue readingWar Walks: Canadian Newfoundland WW1 Memorial, Somme, France
A recent visit to the Somme area of northern France gave us the opportunity to do this Great War battlefield walk which included a visit to the memorial of the Canadian Newfoundland regiment.
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