The Guide Photo of the Week - May 4 1998

Dolmen above Minerve

Just above the gorgeous village of Minerve, there are many dolmens to be found. This one brings back images of the primal forces of nature - the all encompassing sky with the sun beating down, and the earth receptive to wind, heat, and all of nature's energies. Last week it was surrounded by the hum of bees as all bushes and plants were in flower. Spring was in full force, and Summer beckoning around the corner

20 minutes away stay at splendid village house, with swimming pool for rent. Sleeps up to 8. Swimming Pool. In village on Canal du Midi

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The Guide Photo of the Week - May 11 1998

Fontfroide Abbey, near Narbonne

This cistercian abbey started around the 12th Century, was the home once of a monk who was murdered by the banks of the Rhône. His name was Pierre de Castelnau, and his death, was the excuse that Pope Innocent III used to start his crusade of purge and annihilation of the Cathars. Now the Abbey has a gorgeous rose garden, a restaurant, as well as remarkable architecture, with many lovely walks around.

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The Guide Photo of the Week - May 18 1998

Peyriac–de–Mer Church

This unassuming village, on the water's edge, close to Narbonne, has at its center this gem of a fortress church. Take a day trip to visit this charming village and its counterpart Bages, which is something of an artist's colony, and boasts a fine picturesque square, with a restaurant bar – ready for a perfect photograph of food and French flavour

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