Spanish migration to the south of France has a long and multifaceted history, marked by waves of movement tied to political upheavals, economic opportunities, and cultural exchanges. The proximity of Spain to the southern regions…
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The history of Jews in the Languedoc region of southern France is rich, complex, and intertwined with broader European Jewish history. The area, now part of the modern Occitanie region, had Jewish communities that were…
The history of mining in the Corbières region, located in southern France, particularly within the Aude department in the Languedoc-Roussillon area, dates back thousands of years and is closely tied to the rich natural resources…
Saracen raids in Languedoc, a region in southern France, occurred primarily during the 8th, 9th, and 10th centuries as part of broader Muslim incursions into southern Europe. The term “Saracen” was a medieval European designation…
The Visigoths left a significant cultural, architectural, and historical legacy in the Languedoc region of southern France, particularly during the 5th and 6th centuries, when they controlled much of the area. After the fall of…
This last weekend was the Aude a la bio festival organised by Nature et Progres Aude in the municipal park at Couiza on the bank of the river Aude. Aude a la bio is to…
Herb trading is one of the oldest forms of commerce in human history, dating back thousands of years. It played a crucial role in the development of civilizations, shaping economies, medicine, cuisine, and spiritual practices….
Plantes aromatiques des Corbières, Franck Sauri, who distils naturally grown organic herbs in and around Tuchan was the subject of a photo essay by the photographer Kalian Lo. The results are superb. Check it…
The Hidden Life of Trees, What they feel, how they communicate:Discoveries from a secret world by Peter Wohlleben is a beautiful book and a pleasure to read. Based on Wohlleben years of being a forester…
After a depressing first round the relief of the second round elections here in France is overwhelming. A strong sense of disaster averted was my first thought this morning. Marine Le Pen”s remodelled all new…
