... trips to France to scout out areas that appeal to you. If I were going to settle down in that area, I'd be looking at places like Revel, Graulhet, bCastelnau-de-Montmiral/b, St-Férriol, Castelnaudary, St-Pons-de-Thomi?res, or Castres. b...../b I've already started the process and have travelled to France in 1971 and 72 while in the military, then back in 1999 on bvacation/b. I just feel so much at home when I'm speaking their language and can relate to their lifestyle! ...
It has a couple of small bhotels/b, a few apartments and rooms to stay in, two or three tavernas, a couple of shops and that's about it. Ferries call about three times a week in September, so it might take you a day or two to get there. b.../b
bCastelnau de Montmirail/b 25 km, Caussade 20 km, Conques 100 km. Cordes sur Ciel 20 km, Gaillac 35 km, Laguepie 25 km. Montauban 40 km, Montpezat de Quercy 30 km, Saint Antonin Noble Val 4 km. Saint Cirq Lapopie 50 km, Toulouse 90 km b.../b