But Answer Came There None

The time has come and today I decreased the oyster population of Languedoc by a small percentage.

I was invited by the “International Press Club of Languedoc” to join a group to discover the benefits of the tourist opportunities in Languedoc in the South of France.

We met in the Museum presenting the inland salt water lake called “l’Etang de Thau” in Bouzigues. Followed by a visit to one of the specialist teams who “raise” the oysters along the coast (we first ate many oysters). We then had a great French lunch (which included many more oysters).

I now know a lot about raising oysters (and eating them) and I am confirmed in my delight in their succulant flavour and fascinated by the dedication of the people who work to bring them to our plates.

There is a complex story about their dedication and a love of natural farming, a whole scenario of fighting International competition, ruthless exploits – stuff that would make a great TV series.

I have some videos of the people and the places I was at today which are, in a simple and pure way, gentle and beautiful.

The bottom line is, that after many years the communities in Languedoc are now realising that the people visiting this region are vital to the economic structure and should be respected and encouraged. So this is a great time to think of visiting and discovering the biggest, emptiest and still unknown area of France – Languedoc, the real “South of France”