Many vet surgeries in France have at least one person who can speak some English. Google Translate on your phone can be very helpful when you need to explain something complicated.
Varetz is a small town where you'll get a feel for typical life in the Limousin region, as it's by no means a tourist destination.
An old town that's steeped in history, good food and quirky old buildings. It's also the regional capital city.
Wonderful combination of a large village with a number of restaurant/cafes with big outside terraces, and just a bit down the road there's a lake with lots of things to do, plenty of parking, and a...
Great dog walks in France off the D25 Fabulous place for a walk, and lots to see in this unique maritime forest and environs. Just gorgeous. A climb up the lighthouse is great for kids (but no dogs).
A typically French small village of the Midi-Pyrénées region with a château (built between the 11th and 14th centuries) and pretty cottages with streams of colour flowing from their window boxes.
Many vet surgeries in France have at least one person who can speak some English. Google Translate on your phone can be very helpful when you need to explain something complicated.
This arboretum is a real celebration of trees, and was one of first to be established in the region - nearly 100 years ago.
Perfect dog walking, combined with some interesting bits of local history and easy to follow trails.
Dogs will just adore the walk, and the marked trails start from the car park.
Gorgeous circular walk in a part of the forest that was a favoured hunting ground of Charles the 10th. And plenty of opportunity for refreshment in Rambouillet afterwards.
If seaside time-travel appeals, then a visit to Cayeux is unmissable. The beach huts, neatly lined alongside the long promenade, are pure 1950s and look fantastic.