This is Join Us in France episode 237.

Bonjour, I'm Annie Sergeant and join us in France is the

podcast where you'll hear pragmatic advice

for your next trip to France. I was born and raised in France but I lived in

English-speaking countries for a couple of decades so I'm very familiar with

the differences between the two cultures.

I'm back in France now and on a quest to rediscover my own country with some help from my

listeners.

On the podcast I invite travel enthusiasts to join me for conversations about how their trip went, what they loved, and what they wouldn't do again.

This show is made possible by Patreon supporters, one-time donors who send in a tip, and soon to be released GPS-aware tours more after the interview.

On today's episode, my good friend Elise, who is also a professional tour guide tells us about eight towns or villages in the Ariag that she loves.

Ariag is spelled A-R-I-E-G-E-E-E-E-. E. If you're exploring the southwest of France, these are towns you could see as a day trip from Toulouse, but if you're a hiker, you'll probably want to spend a little more time in the area so you have time to hike to those great Cathar castles, some of the most beautiful villages of France. We talk about a Renaissance chateau, we've got a lot of inspiration

for you today. Show notes and photos for this episode are on join us in France.com

forward slash 232,

and there you'll find links to other episodes we've done

about this part of France, the southwest of France,

my neck of the woods, also called Occitanich. the The Hello Elise. Hello Annie.

Bonj, Bonjour. I haven't seen you in a long time.

In a long time. We haven't gotten together to record for like a month. That is very long. Very long, weird.

It is. Today we're talking about a day trip from Toulouse to Ariaj and seven places that you can go on a day trip.

It's a nice little circular thing and you will see some places that are unbelievably wonderful.

Yes. And I've seen two of them.

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