Le Guide Photo(s) of the Week - July 1 1997 Canal du Midi Nothing is more delicious than to be aboard a canal boat on the Canal du Midi, in the midst of Summer, under the thankful shade of plane or other trees. Or to walk or bike along its shores, discovering rivers to swim in, or restaurants to ease in the afternoon. Previous Photo Pick of Week Le Guide Photo of the Week - July 11 1997 Half an hour after arriving by plane, at the international airport at Toulouse, one can find oneself walking around the splendid Place du Capitole, lined by restaurants and bookshops, as well as the Capitole (1750-3), which was the assembly hall of the municipal magistrates (Capitouls), and the nationally renowned theatre. Previous Photo Pick of Week Le Guide Photo of the Week - July 18 1997 On a busy Sunday, the streets full of people, flags flying from the Marie, this memorial statue in the elegant gardens in St Chinian, shows the pride there is for this great country. This holiday weekend is marked by festivities all over France, from candlelit processions, to firework displays, to people dancing in the streets. Vive La France! Previous Photo Pick of Week Le Guide Photo of the Week - July 27 1997 Walking the cobbled streets of Lagrasse in the Corbieres, one can easily be transported back in time. The bridge here dates back to 1308 and connects the walled town with the abbey that was founded under Charlemagne. This is a great artistic center, and there are many studios to visit, along with art fairs, to wander through. Previous Photo Pick of Week French Holiday Hideaways | Climate | French Properties | South France Guide Languedoc Properties for Sale advertising rates