because life's too short
because life's too short
If you go down to the woods today, you might just see a bear. After a successful reintroduction scheme, there are now some 70 individuals in the Pyrenean mountains. The French Ariège plays a major part in their history.
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The Etang de Llers can get very busy. On a smaller scale but equally enchanting, the nearby Pont de Lamarda offers refreshing pools in a pretty, hidden spot.
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A shady walk for a hot day, with only a brief period on the open mountain, but an unrelentingly steep climb up, less so down! However, the delights of St Lizier await.
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Montrol-Senard and Mortemart are two very attractive historic villages in the Limousin area of central France.
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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On a recent visit, Limoges proves a surprisingly interesting place to spend some time.
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