The map below shows a region located in france called The Midi-Pyrénées. This large region is almost the size equivalent to that of Switzerland and Luxemburg put together. Midi Pyrenees is an amazing region. Not only is it one of the most beautiful regions of france, but it also has a tremendously rich historical and cultural background. The Midi-Pyrenees was divided in two by its traditional languages Occitan and Gascon however, French is now dominant in the region, but as recently as the 1970's it was still possible to hear Gascon or Occitan in the farmers markets. During the hundred years, prior to the 1950s, the region’s population declined more than 30 percent.Heres some history about the great Midi-Pyrénées. At one time, under the Romans power, the area was included in the governmental unit of Aquitania. Partially because its population was more Iberian than Celtic, it was separated from Aquitania to form the Roman province of Novempopulana. Following the collapse of the Roman Empire the area, which covers the modern day region of Midi-Pyrénées, was taken by the Visigoths. The Franks conquered this area in 507, following the battle of Vouillé. In 561, the Basques seized the area, but in 602 it was again taken by the Franks and was made into the Duchy of Gascony. This region, The Midi-Pyrénées has many tourist attractions spread around its vast landscape including One National nature park and three Regional nature parks. They also offer 17,000 kilometers of marked walking paths, around 17 Spa cure resorts and about 38 Ski resorts for downhill skiing and 1, 000 km of cross-country skiing runs. Traditions date back to the early years. For example, Midi-Pyrenees people make their own white, red, rosé, and sweet wines. In a totally different key the demanding programme of the Festival Lyrique de Saint-Céré is brilliantly recreated every year. During the Whitsun Feria in Vic-Fezensac, bullfighting is celebrated with all the respect, passion and sincerity owed to this long tradition. Seizing the slightest opportunity to celebrate, Midi-Pyrénées is skilled at organizing all kinds of musical and cultural activities. The three main or most populated cities in Midi-Pyrenees are, Parisot, Haute-Garonne, and Toulouse. Toulouse is a city in southwest France on the banks of the Garonne River, half-way between the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea. With 1,117,000 inhabitants in 2007, the Toulouse metropolitan area is the fifth-largest in France and the fastest growing in Europe. Haute-Garonne is one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution. Haute-Garonne is part of the current region of Midi-Pyrénées and is surrounded by the departments of Hautes-Pyrénées, Gers, Tarn-et-Garonne, Tarn, Aude, and Ariège. It also borders Spain in the south. Toulouse is the fourth largest city in France, after Paris, Marseille and Lyon, and the fourth-largest metropolitan area after Paris, Lyon, and Marseille. This city can be traced back to ancient times. It was the capital of the County of Toulouse in the Middle Ages and today is the capital of the Midi-Pyrénées region. Toulouse is home to the Galerie du Château d'eau, one of the oldest places dedicated to photography in the world, the Académie des Jeux floraux, the oldest literary society of the Western World and according to many historians, was one of the places where capitalism was invented. Menu Blending the country casseroles of Southern France with the spicy cooking from Spain, Midi Pyrenees is famous for its rich, tasty gastronomy. This food-loving region indeed boasts fresh products such as mountain French cheese, truffles and walnut oil. The traditional cooking of this Pyrenean region is also widely appreciated for its Aligot and its duck breast and gizzards named magret and gésiers for flavorful appetizers. The Rocamadour is another noteworthy local cheese. This small tasty product is made out from goat's milk which traditionally comes from the Quercy Causses. Now for dessert, The Croustade aux Pommes is a really popular dessert in the Midi Pyrenees region of France, and especially for traditional gatherings in the Gers and Ariege departments. The particularity of this delicious typical dessert, often compared to the Alsace Apple Strudel. The Midi pyrenees region is home to many flavorful dishes that date back to early times.
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Midi-Pyrénées
The map below shows a region located in france called The Midi-Pyrénées. This large region is almost the size equivalent to that of Switzerland and Luxemburg put together. Midi Pyrenees is an amazing region. Not only is it one of the most beautiful regions of france, but it also has a tremendously rich historical and cultural background. The Midi-Pyrenees was divided in two by its traditional languages Occitan and Gascon however, French is now dominant in the region, but as recently as the 1970's it was still possible to hear Gascon or Occitan in the farmers markets. During the hundred years, prior to the 1950s, the region’s population declined more than 30 percent.Heres some history about the great Midi-Pyrénées. At one time, under the Romans power, the area was included in the governmental unit of Aquitania. Partially because its population was more Iberian than Celtic, it was separated from Aquitania to form the Roman province of Novempopulana.
Following the collapse of the Roman Empire the area, which covers the modern day region of Midi-Pyrénées, was taken by the Visigoths. The Franks conquered this area in 507, following the battle of Vouillé. In 561, the Basques seized the area, but in 602 it was again taken by the Franks and was made into the Duchy of Gascony.
This region, The Midi-Pyrénées has many tourist attractions spread around its vast landscape including One National nature park and three Regional nature parks. They also offer 17,000 kilometers of marked walking paths, around 17 Spa cure resorts and about 38 Ski resorts for downhill skiing and 1, 000 km of cross-country skiing runs.
Traditions date back to the early years. For example, Midi-Pyrenees people make their own white, red, rosé, and sweet wines. In a totally different key the demanding programme of the Festival Lyrique de Saint-Céré is brilliantly recreated every year. During the Whitsun Feria in Vic-Fezensac, bullfighting is celebrated with all the respect, passion and sincerity owed to this long tradition. Seizing the slightest opportunity to celebrate, Midi-Pyrénées is skilled at organizing all kinds of musical and cultural activities.
The three main or most populated cities in Midi-Pyrenees are, Parisot, Haute-Garonne, and Toulouse. Toulouse is a city in southwest France on the banks of the Garonne River, half-way between the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea. With 1,117,000 inhabitants in 2007, the Toulouse metropolitan area is the fifth-largest in France and the fastest growing in Europe. Haute-Garonne is one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution. Haute-Garonne is part of the current region of Midi-Pyrénées and is surrounded by the departments of Hautes-Pyrénées, Gers, Tarn-et-Garonne, Tarn, Aude, and Ariège. It also borders Spain in the south. Toulouse is the fourth largest city in France, after Paris, Marseille and Lyon, and the fourth-largest metropolitan area after Paris, Lyon, and Marseille. This city can be traced back to ancient times. It was the capital of the County of Toulouse in the Middle Ages and today is the capital of the Midi-Pyrénées region. Toulouse is home to the Galerie du Château d'eau, one of the oldest places dedicated to photography in the world, the Académie des Jeux floraux, the oldest literary society of the Western World and according to many historians, was one of the places where capitalism was invented.
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Blending the country casseroles of Southern France with the spicy cooking from Spain, Midi Pyrenees is famous for its rich, tasty gastronomy. This food-loving region indeed boasts fresh products such as mountain French cheese, truffles and walnut oil. The traditional cooking of this Pyrenean region is also widely appreciated for its Aligot and its duck breast and gizzards named magret and gésiers for flavorful appetizers. The Rocamadour is another noteworthy local cheese. This small tasty product is made out from goat's milk which traditionally comes from the Quercy Causses. Now for dessert, The Croustade aux Pommes is a really popular dessert in the Midi Pyrenees region of France, and especially for traditional gatherings in the Gers and Ariege departments. The particularity of this delicious typical dessert, often compared to the Alsace Apple Strudel. The Midi pyrenees region is home to many flavorful dishes that date back to early times.