by Paul Finch | Apr 14, 2023 | Blog
When I moved to France, I didn’t really know much about outdoor cooking. What I did know is that using a barbecue and charcoal is for the experts. You can spend hours trying to find the right temperature and cooking food so that it is not overdone or underdone! I...
by Paul Finch | Apr 14, 2023 | Blog
La Balie and its beautiful cottages are set in the rolling countryside of south western France which just happens to be home of Francois Messines. Francois has been World and European Hot Air Ballooning Champion as well as 4 times French Champion, so there is not much...
by Paul Finch | Apr 14, 2023 | Blog
The studio/function room at La Balie is the perfect venue for your special occasion, celebration or party. Come to think of it who needs an excuse to celebrate in the Lot et Garonne, every day is a special day. The room opens up onto a split level courtyard and...
by Paul Finch | Apr 13, 2023 | Blog
If you are nostalgic for the period before the world surrendered to the car, concrete and steel construction materials, the Lot et Garonne is for you. The region has definitely been passed over and forgotten by the road builders, planners and developers. Yes the...
by Paul Finch | Feb 26, 2023 | Blog
Surrounded by the wine regions of Bergerac, Cahors and Bordeaux , the Lot et Garonne boasts gourmet orchards, sun drenched fields of legumes and is a real paradise for lovers of ” eating well “or just relaxing in the land that France forgot ? Much of what...
by Paul Finch | Feb 25, 2023 | Blog
One of the joys of a holiday in France is the great food and wine its many regions boast. The Lot et Garonne is a region esteemed for its exceptional produce and culinary heritage click Cuisine of Lot and Garonne. Whether you enjoy browsing one of the local markets to...
