BS: Languedoc/Aude area or Brittany...which?

Subject: RE: BS: Languedoc/Aude area or Brittany...which?
From: greg stephens
Date: 03 Jul 06 - 01:20 PM

Down south it's a bit too hot at night...and given the occasion of your visit this might be a relevant point. Brittany sounds a much better option.

Subject: RE: BS: Languedoc/Aude area or Brittany...which?
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 03 Jul 06 - 11:29 AM

Vin de Pays de L'Aude - one of my favourite cheap tipples....

Subject: RE: BS: Languedoc/Aude area or Brittany...which?
From: Ella who is Sooze
Date: 03 Jul 06 - 06:35 AM

Excellent info, thanks

E.W.I.S

Subject: RE: BS: Languedoc/Aude area or Brittany...which?
From: Kara
Date: 03 Jul 06 - 06:21 AM

Great choice.

Although the town of Carnac itself is a bit touristy there are some really good restaurants and in september it should have chilled out a bit. The coast along the Quiberon peninsula is spectaclular. There is an especially lovely little fishing village called Portivy. It is a landing spot of the local fishermen so you can alway get good fish there if you are up early enough.

1-3rd September 50ème anniversaire du Championnat de Bretagne de Musique Traditionnelle - GOURIN (56)

and there are more here
regards


Kara

Subject: RE: BS: Languedoc/Aude area or Brittany...which?
From: Ella who is Sooze
Date: 02 Jul 06 - 09:58 AM

It's in September, we have decided on Brittany now, as Carnac is a big draw to visit. Looking for places to stay now.

Thanks all... very exciting.
x

Subject: RE: BS: Languedoc/Aude area or Brittany...which?
From: Fidjit
Date: 01 Jul 06 - 05:51 PM

A boat on the Midi would be nice for you. Very good wines in the La Livinere, Minvois area. Carcassonnne a must for the 14th. July firework display. All the local villages celebrate on the 13th. ! So they can go see the big one.

Chas

Subject: RE: BS: Languedoc/Aude area or Brittany...which?
From: John J
Date: 01 Jul 06 - 10:51 AM

Brittany......for Celtic / Breton music, even on local radio.

John

Subject: RE: BS: Languedoc/Aude area or Brittany...which?
From: Kara
Date: 01 Jul 06 - 05:29 AM

When is the wedding? and whenis the honey moon we can give you more info on what is going on while you are here.

Subject: RE: BS: Languedoc/Aude area or Brittany...which?
From: redsnapper
Date: 01 Jul 06 - 04:35 AM

Britanny without a doubt for the people and music!

RS (highly biased being a frequent visitor there)

Subject: RE: BS: Languedoc/Aude area or Brittany...which?
From: Les in Chorlton
Date: 01 Jul 06 - 01:36 AM

Although Chorlton has much to offer, a fest noz, a trip up the Odet and a day in Quimper are also a bit good

Subject: RE: BS: Languedoc/Aude area or Brittany...which?
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 30 Jun 06 - 03:26 PM

For honeymoon I'd go for the South. Sultry evenings sitting outside with a good wine, walks along lanes amongst fields of sunflowers - wonderful. And congratulations!

Subject: RE: BS: Languedoc/Aude area or Brittany...which?
From: Dave Wynn
Date: 30 Jun 06 - 12:44 PM

Neither....We much prefer France.!!

Spot the Dog

Subject: RE: BS: Languedoc/Aude area or Brittany...which?
From: GUEST,Suze a la Ella :-)
Date: 30 Jun 06 - 11:13 AM

Hi all
Thanks for the suggestions, some good views coming out. It's for a holiday... but for something more special - our honeymoon (awww).

Languedoc is sounding good, but Micca's description is lovely of Brittany.

The other half isn't good in heat, but me with my French blood fairs much better in the heat.

Any tips on places to see?

Cheers everyone, a bientot
E.W.I.S at home sans cookie

Subject: RE: BS: Languedoc/Aude area or Brittany...which?
From: Trevor
Date: 30 Jun 06 - 06:38 AM

Been to both (used to live there) and I'd go along with the vote for Languedoc AND I'd second Narbonne market as fab. In fact, just writing this has almost made my mind up to go later this year. Camping or hotel?

Subject: RE: BS: Languedoc/Aude area or Brittany...which?
From: Fidjit
Date: 30 Jun 06 - 05:10 AM

I've been to Carcassonne on the 14th. July. What a fantstic show!! Highly reccomendable. BUT, It's bloody hot in the summer and too cold in the winter. Wines very good though.

Not been to Britany but intend to give it a try.

Spain? Well try the North Galacian coast or the Green coast as it's known. You can get to Astrias from Stansted (Easyjet) It's where the Spaniards go for their holidays. I keep going back there. Lots of music and the golf is cheaper too!

Chas

Subject: RE: BS: Languedoc/Aude area or Brittany...which?
From: Kara
Date: 30 Jun 06 - 04:31 AM

Brittany. the beaches are splendid you can have wine or cider or try some of the fantastic local beers brewed from traditional black wheat, elderflowers or honey, and if you like folk music ( which as a mudcatter I suppose you do) there is no where better.
The weather is not too hot as it is in the South and there are beautiful forests and even an attempt at mountains (normally called small hills anywhere else in the world, but Bretons are small), but mainly beaches and music...

Subject: RE: BS: Languedoc/Aude area or Brittany...which?
From: Micca
Date: 29 Jun 06 - 06:27 PM

and in Brittany? Cider, Galettes,(and crepes, for the sweet toothed, filled with apple and calvados) The town of Morlaix, Karnac and its Prehistoric stone avenues, The standing stone of Menou, Le Cote Rose Granite, Perros Gouroc, wonderful reasonably priced food and wine in an Ordinary campsite!!! did I mention the Cider? and the Food? an exquisite salad of apple, walnuts, Iceberg lettuce and Roquefort in a perfect vinagrette of walnut oil and wine vineger and mustard. Ah!! Brittany!!!

Subject: RE: BS: Languedoc/Aude area or Brittany...which?
From: Tootler
Date: 29 Jun 06 - 06:03 PM

Toss a coin :-)

Subject: RE: BS: Languedoc/Aude area or Brittany...which?
From: Wilfried Schaum
Date: 29 Jun 06 - 08:35 AM

If you can't decide, choose a third: Burgundy!

Subject: RE: BS: Languedoc/Aude area or Brittany...which?
From: GUEST,bloke sans cookie
Date: 29 Jun 06 - 08:18 AM

Languedoc every time!
views, walks, wine, sea, Narbonne market (tripped over a 6 ft long tuna last time I was there, and five different sorts of oyster)
Gnarled tomatoes that taste like angel tears...get up, just shorts, t shirt & flip-flops - come back from the beach tangled, salty sand-filled hair, then shower it off and sip something chilled - cook chicken & veg. in one big saute pan - listen to the Midi accent - sit outside & play a guitar for five minutes, spend the next hour listening to and playing with the flamenco guitarists - hear cicadas - pick figs wild passion fruit.
Course, Brittany does have lots of artichokes.

Subject: RE: BS: Languedoc/Aude area or Brittany...which?
From: jimmyt
Date: 28 Jun 06 - 09:38 PM

I have been to both and I agree that Langedoc would be my choice!

Subject: RE: BS: Languedoc/Aude area or Brittany...which?
From: dianavan
Date: 28 Jun 06 - 09:03 PM

Languedoc! (The poor man's Provence)

The wine, the food and the history.

Cathar country.

Castles, beaches, mountains, history and ancient vineyards.

Subject: RE: BS: Languedoc/Aude area or Brittany...which?
From: Mrrzy
Date: 28 Jun 06 - 05:33 PM

Brittany!

Subject: RE: BS: Languedoc/Aude area or Brittany...which?
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 28 Jun 06 - 01:02 PM

To live, visit or what? I have been to both and can recommend either. Why not go for some time in each.

Subject: RE: BS: Languedoc/Aude area or Brittany...which?
From: Ella who is Sooze
Date: 28 Jun 06 - 09:15 AM

and there you see our problem...

tee heee

Subject: RE: BS: Languedoc/Aude area or Brittany...which?
From: GUEST, Topsie
Date: 28 Jun 06 - 09:14 AM

Depends what you want.
For wine and sunshine - Languedoc
For cider and fest-noz = Brittany

Subject: BS: Languedoc/Aude area or Brittany...which?
From: Ella who is Sooze
Date: 28 Jun 06 - 08:58 AM

Which would you choose... because, we're stuck and can't decide!