Pauline Posted May 1, 2007 Share Posted May 1, 2007 HiWe are in the process of moving to France in October, we have narrowed the area down to either Midi Pyrenees or Limousin, we had thought about Mazamet but was told its called 'windy city' has anyone got any comments, wouldnt want to decide & find we are blown away all the time when we really want to warm & sunny area.Thanks Pauline Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blanche Neige Posted May 1, 2007 Share Posted May 1, 2007 re. Limousin, you could post on Central France section, I am sure people on there will be able to tell you about the weather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pauline Posted May 1, 2007 Author Share Posted May 1, 2007 Thanks will do.Pauline Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seb47 Posted May 3, 2007 Share Posted May 3, 2007 If you are as you say looking for 'warm and sunny', Limousin would be the last place I would choose Pauline. In our experience over a lifetime, every time we hit Limousin in the car, it's grey, raining, cold. I know I'll get abuse from local residents, but you only have to look at how green it is (cows grazing?). Also it's a climb from Brive so though I don't know the exact altitude, I think it's quite high. However, maybe in 10 or 20 years time with climate change, it may be the best place to be. Good luck with your search. (Tongue firmly in cheek here). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judyc Posted May 3, 2007 Share Posted May 3, 2007 I'm afraid I agree with Sue. I can't count the number of times that we have driven south and seen the weather change for the better once you get past Limoges.Will never forget one time, driving northwards out of Limoges where within minutes the scenery changed from green to white and everything was frozen with ryme (?) whereas we had come from a lovely sunny winter's day in Lot-et-Garonne.Perhaps I am slightly biased - we spent four hours stuck on the motorway at Limoges in the snow earlier this year! Judy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pauline Posted May 3, 2007 Author Share Posted May 3, 2007 Thanks for the comments Judy & Sue, we have friends in Limousin and read quite a lot about the weather etc, we got the impression it was wet, think we will stick to our original choice of the Midi Pyrenees area.Thanks againPauline Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jxedwards Posted May 3, 2007 Share Posted May 3, 2007 Keep an eye on the following site may help.The few times we have driven from UK to Lot (46) you do notice the difference in vegatation/weather the further south you drive. Limousin nice and green but as you hit Brive still green with a hint of brown. Well my opinion anyway maybe I am Lot biased. http://www.meteofrance.com/FR/mameteo/prevReg.jsp?LIEUID=REG09 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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