Picture of the week

Each week we will be updating our website with new photos taken during our walking holidays in France and elsewhere, as well as whilst we are out and about developing new guided and independent walking holidays. Check back regularly to see what we've been up to.

	Photo 6 February 2011 - Checking walking notes for walking holiday in southern Burgundy, France, near the village of Cormatin. Romanesque Burgundy is an area west of Tournus in the Cote Maconnais with picturesque valleys and ridges covered in vines and pasture with well preserved villages each with their Romanesque church. Our independent French walking holiday - the Monk's Trail, also explores the abbey towns of Tournus and Cluny and a host of beautiful villages.
	Photo - 10 February 2011 - This photo shows a dry limestone feature known as a "cadole", which is common in the Beaujolais and Burgundy regions of France. They vary enormously in form, with some, such as the one shown here being architectural delights. The Golden Stones region of the Beaujolais and the Cote Maconnais area west of Tournus have some fine examples. More details of their use and function is provided in our independent walking holiday guide notes. Why not take a look at more details of our self guided French walking tour in the golden stones area of the Beaujolais - Medieval Village tour.
	One of the most beautiful chimneys dating from the 15th century in France. Located in the 13th century Chateau Bagnols in the pretty golden limestone village of Bagnols. Wonderful views from the village across the French Pierre Dorée region of the Beaujolais where high Point Holidays has created its unique Medieval Village Tour. 4 and 6 day walking tours are available between March and October.See our list of independent walking holidays.
	One of the iconic symbols of the Grand crus region of the Beaujolais wine region of France. The Moulin a Vent dates from the 15th century before these slopes became home to one of the best known Beaujolais wines. It's quality comes from its mangenese rich soil which restricts yields creating a full bodied wine which in good years can last upto 20 years. This French wine, known around the world is called the Lord of the Beaujolais. See more information on our self-guided walking holiday through the Beaujolais grand crus region: Beaujolais Wine Trail.