We hope that our blog posts help you to make the best of your visit to le Petit Cochon. We shall share with you some of our favourite places to visit, things to do and sights to see.
Gers – The Perfect Summer Escape
If you are looking for wonderful countryside, sunshine and space away from the crowds this summer, then Gers offers the perfect ‘off the beaten track’ summer escape. […]
A Time For Family
Here in France, life is starting to look a little more normal, as bars, restaurants, food markets, chateaux and tourist attractions all open their doors once again. […]
Easy Travel to Gers, Real France
With traditional holiday plans on hold, this summer is the time to try something new and rediscover the joy of travelling by train. […]
Le Petit Cochon Open Again
A Covid-19 Update: Le Petit Cochon chambres d’hotes is open again for direct bookings. We are pleased to announce that in line with official guidance Le Petit Cochon, Valence sur [...]
Diary of a Reluctant Gardener
Perhaps resistance to change is written into the DNA of all reluctant gardeners – I certainly find it very difficult to contemplate hard pruning for example, even though I know [...]
Lockdown Update from Gers
This spring, life has undoubtedly been turned upside down. As many of you know, we arrived in wonderful Valence sur Baïse, South West France, in the summer of 2018. [...]