The Pyrenees area is France's best kept secret! If you have already been to the region then you'll want to come back and if you haven't, let me introduce you!

The area of Haute-Garonne, part of the French region known as Midi-Pyrenees, covers both the foothills and the higher area of the Pyrenees mountains midway between the Atlantic and the Mediterranean.  The Pyrenees range boasts more than 20 peaks in excess of 3,000 metres.

It is an area of extreme beauty and great tradition, it's history goes back to the earliest human settlements, with evidence found in the many prehistoric caves that are scattered throughout the region. It has experienced territorial battles between the kingdoms of Spain and France and has been visited by travellers and pilgrims for hundreds of years.

You can find many species of wild life, some unique to the Pyrenees, including the Griffon Vulture, Lammergeier (Bearded Vulture) and the Golden Eagle. There are still bears and wolves living in some areas with wild boars, marmots, several species of deer, red squirrels and various types of birds of prey in abundance.

Local gastronomic specialities include trout, duck, foie gras, garbure (a thick soup) and different types of hams and sausages. As in most parts of France, the local wines are excellent (and cheap!!).

Whether you want to explore, climb majestic peaks, walk through gorgeous countryside and pretty rural villages or simply kick back and taste the local food and wine there is something for everyone here!