Situated in the
heart of south-west France, Midi-Pyrénées extends from the wooded
hills of the Dordogne, in the north, to the great river valleys of
the centre and the majestic Pyrénées in the south. It is one of the
largest regions in the country, with a landscape of ancient towns,
villages, castles, Romanesque churches and an inexhaustible history.
Its extensive
agriculture makes it a region of farmers and peasants, producing a
variety of crops, maize, Soya, sunflowers, tobacco, wheat, tomatoes,
beans, kiwis, melons, strawberries, apples, pears, plums and
peaches. The gastronomic excellence of the Midi-Pyrénées is
unquestionable, whether you dine in a Relais-Château or in a local
inn, you will taste wonderful foie gras, cassoulet, Roquefort and
drink local wines such as Fronton, Gaillac, Cahors and of course
Armagnac.
