Hidden Gems of the Gers, Episode 475
![Annie Sargent and Elyse Rivin: Hidden Gems of the Gers episode](https://joinusinfrance.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Ep.-475-1600-x-900-px-150x150.jpg)
Explore Gers' hidden gems in our latest podcast! Join us on a day trip from Toulouse, uncovering quaint villages, ancient sites, and local culinary delights.
Lavaur in Occitanie, Episode 419
![Saint Alain Cathedral, Lavaur in Occitanie episode](https://joinusinfrance.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Lavaur-Occitanie-1600-×-900-px-150x150.jpg)
Lavaur in Occitanie is one of those genuinely French towns that doesn't attract tourists by the busloads but is wonderfully charming! Take a listen, you might want to put it on your list!
A visit to Lautrec in the Tarn, Episode 417
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Lautrec in the Tarn is a favorite French village for a lot of people. Meredith Wheeler has lived there for a long time and makes so many wonderful recommendations that I'm sure you'll want to enjoy it too!
Rocamadour the Medieval Village Hanging on a Cliff, Episode 338
![Rocamadour before a storm](https://joinusinfrance.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/1200x628-Rocamadour-Ep-338-150x150.jpg)
Have you visited Rocamadour, the must-see village in Occitanie? This medieval village hanging on a cliff will delight you and so will the other attractions nearby!
Bastides in the Southwest of France, Episode 329
![Water well and city square in the town of Castelnau de Montmiral: bastides in the southwest of France episode](https://joinusinfrance.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/1200x628-Bastides-Castelnau-de-Montmiral-Ep-329-150x150.jpg)
There are a lot of towns designated as bastides in the southwest of France. What does that mean? It's a beautiful rich history!
Exploring Saint-Antonin-Noble-Val, Episode 327
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Saint-Antonin-Noble-Val is a large village in the southwest of France. It has a gorgeous medieval city center, some great stories and a lot to do nearby. Perfect for slow travel and for those who are hoping to get to know the heart of France.
The Charming Village of Bruniquel, Episode 325
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Bruniquel is listed as one of France's most beautiful villages and is a great place to visit. Should you go? What do you need to plan on? What will you see?
Gaillac Wine Country, Episode 315
![Rabastens and the Tarn: Gaillac Wine Country episode](https://joinusinfrance.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/1200x628-Gaillac-Wine-Coutry-150x150.jpg)
On this episode Elyse takes us on a lovely drive between Rabastens and L'Isle-sur-Tarn with stops along the way at several wineries. A great day-trip from Toulouse!
Castelnaudary, Cassoulet and Canal du Midi, Episode 300
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Looking for places you can visit as a day-trip from Toulouse? We loved our visit to Castelnaudary. It is the world capital of Cassoulet, but it's also so charming! It is also a great place to start looking at Cathar chateaux.
Lagrasse and Villerouge-Termenès, Episode 289
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Lagrasse and Villerouge-Termenès are two wonderful towns in the Aude department. We love the area for its Cathar history, its gastronomy and Corbières wines