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What’s happening to our French Baguette?

I am sitting in my luxury rental accommodation in the Languedoc, south of France, drinking strong black coffee and eating a crispy piece of baguette smothered in apricot jam. A vacation in the Aude,Languedoc, could not get better. I had been in the local bar in Argens Minervois the previous evening, and had overheard a heated debate on the sad future of the French Baguette. I decided to investigate further, and... (posted by michael 4 years 328 days ago.)
Discover the Corbieres region, Languedoc,France

Firstly, where is this area? It is based in the Languedoc, south of France. It incorporates the Aude and the Pyrenees Orientales departments of the Languedoc. It is best known for its wines, but there is so much more to discover. A holiday in the Corbières is essentially about the pleasures of wandering through almost deserted countryside (four inhabitants per square kilometer makes it one of the... (posted by michael 5 years 94 days ago.)