by Paul Finch | Dec 5, 2023 | Blog
From many years of cycle touring in France and Europe, I know that enjoying a good meal goes hand in hand with completing a day in the saddle. When you have navigated your way through our beautiful terrain, famed for its agriculture and bio production, or perhaps...
by Paul Finch | Jul 18, 2023 | Blog
by Paul Finch | Apr 14, 2023 | Blog
When I moved to France, I didn’t really know much about outdoor cooking. What I did know is that using a barbecue and charcoal is for the experts. You can spend hours trying to find the right temperature and cooking food so that it is not overdone or underdone! I...
by Paul Finch | Apr 14, 2023 | Blog
La Balie and its beautiful cottages are set in the rolling countryside of south western France which just happens to be home of Francois Messines. Francois has been World and European Hot Air Ballooning Champion as well as 4 times French Champion, so there is not much...
by Paul Finch | Apr 14, 2023 | Blog
The studio/function room at La Balie is the perfect venue for your special occasion, celebration or party. Come to think of it who needs an excuse to celebrate in the Lot et Garonne, every day is a special day. The room opens up onto a split level courtyard and...
