Archive for March 2009

03.22.2009

Gites/Villas to rent in France with Hot Tubs/Jacuzzi?

My husband and I want to go to the Languedoc-Roussilon areas of South West France (near to the Carcassonne area). My Husband would love a place that has a Jacuzzi! but I am not having much luck finding anywhere. Does anyone know any good sites for good accomodation with tubs? (Also any sites that offer [...]

03.16.2009

What is the difference between a Provence and an state?

I guess what I was asking was ,what are the “Legal” differances between the two,could it have been the United Provences of America? did “states” just sound better?sony dcr sr 45

03.16.2009

cycle paths in languedoc?

cycle trails near canal du midi

03.16.2009

Can you recommend any nice places to stay in Languedoc-roussillon?

I know about all the usual websites, but wanted some personal recommendations of places to stay when we tour the region next year? Happy to hear about everything from campsites, to hotels….epic 5 1digital series

03.15.2009

information about ww 2 languedoc roussillon france regarding the resistance?

up to 1943 the languedoc roussillon was a free zone until the germans invaded with the suspition of nthe alliies landing did not happen until summer 1944 coastal fortification was built al.ong the mediterranean coast of france major port nand sutch . i would like to find out more abouth the resistance under ground fighter [...]

03.14.2009

What are ways in which you could go to Le Var (located in the province of provence) from Paris?

Thanks..! And please recommend some places which is nice to visit..

03.11.2009

Is there anyone that can transport pets (dogs) from one provence to the next?

My sister lives in ALberta, Canada and she has a puppy to give to my mom and she lives in Burns Lake BC. They have very busy lives and can’t find the time to travel. The puppy has to go in the next few weeks. Is there a business that ships pets or someone that [...]

03.2.2009

Uses for Herbes de Provence?

I’ve been given a tin of Herbes de Provence, and I’m a bit stumped. Although I cook quite a lot, it’s not something I’m very familiar with. Can anyone give me some hints on how to use it and what kinds of meats it pairs up well with?nintendo game system

03.1.2009

where is the best lavender fields in provence during mid august?

i’m planning on a 1 – 2 day trip to provence around august 12-13. where exactly in provence should i go/do to get the most out of the 2 days? i definitely want to see the lavenders. how should i get to provence from paris? i’m going to either rome or venice after that. how [...]