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The region consists of the Departments of: Ariege, Aveyron, Haute-Garonne, Gers, Lot, Hautes-Pyrenees, Tarn & Tarn-et-Garonne. The traditional Provinces of: Guyenne et Gascogne, County of Foix & Languedoc. Midi-Pyrénées is the largest region of metropolitan France by area, larger than the Netherlands or Denmark. Midi-Pyrénées has no historical or geographical unity. It is one of the regions of France created artificially in the late 20th century to serve as a hinterland and zone of influence for its capital, Toulouse, one of a handful of so-called "balancing metropolises" (métropoles d'équilibre)¹. Another example of this is the region of Rhône-Alpes which was created as the region for Lyon. Because of its size Midi-Pyrénées has the largest number of farms of all France with 60,000 farms in active use. It has also the largest amount of land readily usable with 2.6 million hectares. This is however being reduced by both the increasing population and the CAP. The departments of the Gers, Aveyron, Lot and Tarn-et-Garonne have the most significant agriculural activity of the region. Wine production has suffered in recent years from declining demand, reducing prices and over-production. There are 19 AOC wines in the region. A policy of merging producers into wider groups has been initiated. |
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2002 [June] - Honeyguide Salisbury NH Soc
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Report2004 [June] - Martin Birch - Lot Valley
ReportWe visited the Lot Valley, France, from the 8th - 15th June. We stayed with French friends who have lived in the Albas area for many years combining work in Cahors with all the delights of owning a smallholders farm. At this time of year the woods are alive with birdsong and the late afternoon skies filled with raptors...
2004 [May] - Peter Wells
ReportThis is a report on a trip to the French Pyrenees (with a day in Spain) which Neil Frampton and I made between 17 and 21 May 2004. We stayed at Gurmencon, just South of Oloron St Marie on the road from Pau through the Somport Pass to Spain. The weather throughout the trip was fine and hot, warm in the hills but cold out of the sun...
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Report2009 [June] - Honeyguide - French Pyrenees
Report...As we looked around the corner there were five birds circling over the town, soon joined by a black kite and then, surprisingly, an adult Egyptian vulture. The birds appeared to find a thermal and drift onwards and upwards, leaving us free to get on the road, but as we gathered at the minibus we were greeted by a red kite swooping down to pick up some morsel from a car park below us just a few metres away...
2009 [September] - Mike Read
ReportThere were a few birds about as we taxied into the terminal building but similar species were seen once we had met up with the other members of the group. Species noted at this location were House Sparrow, Magpie, Barn Swallows, many Yellow- legged Gulls and about 20 Cattle Egrets. These last two species were especially seen when loud bangs were used to scare birds away from the runway area at the airport...
2011 [June] - Honeyguide - French Pyrenees
Report…the morning started with a lively talk – with impromptu arrangements for a sheet screen and a precariously balanced projector – from the LPO’s Gwenaëlle Plet about the work being done to protect the lammergeier in the Pyrenees and to receive the Honeyguide cheque for €2630...
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Tour OperatorExperience the magnificent un-spoilt wilderness of the Ariege. There is an abundance of rare wildlife, plants and stunning scenery in this special corner of France. We believe it is unparalleled anywhere else in the Pyrenees. Whether it is bird watching, mountain climbing or just walking, the Ariege has it all...
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AccommodationIf you are looking for a great holiday in France then look no further than Les Sorbiers in the village of Bareges in the French Pyrenees...
Pyrenean Retreat
AccommodationPyrenean Retreat is a bed and breakfast & self catering holiday destination set in 5 acres of orchard and woodland, with stunning views of the high peaks of the French Pyrenees. Either relax and unwind in our secluded cabin, enjoy the comforts of the en-suite bed and breakfast, or use the mountain suite as a base to explore the Pyrenees...
Rural Retreat Holidays Gite - Pallanne
AccommodationRelax in the quiet rural surroundings of our home in Pallanne situated in the southern part of The Gers region of France...
South West France Gite
AccommodationMazamet is a market town with all the usual shops and facilities within walking distance of the gite, enabling guests to relax and leave the car behind in the evenings after days spent exploring the unique, local, natural environment on offer. Mazamet is known as one of the main southern gateways to the Regional National Park of Haut Languedoc, a popular vacation region....
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Website...the Prats-de-Mollo Nature Reserve which plays host to over 80 species of bird including the Lammergeier...
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