Bonjour Francophiles ! Today Annie Sargent and Meredith Wheeler introduce you to the lovely village of Lautrec in the Tarn. Lautrec is famous for its garlic festival which happens the first weekend of every August. They really love garlic in Lautrec (who doesn't?) so, the local food specialty is garlic soup. It is possible you have never had garlic soup. Having tried it for the first time myself recently in Lautrec, I can attest to the fact that garlic soup is surprisingly delicious. It is also easy to make, but I wouldn't recommend it if you're trying to shed some weight. I'll share a recipe with my Patrons because the recipes I am finding on-line are not like what I had in Lautrec. Lautrec also boasts a gorgeous windmill and is at the heart of the area sometimes named "Pays de Cocagne." It has the reputation of being a paradise on earth. It is gorgeous and Meredith and her husband, Robin Ellis fell in love with the area many years ago and made it their permanent residence.   Table of Contents for "A visit to Lautrec in the Tarn"   [00:00:00] Intro [00:00:37] Today on the podcast [00:01:32] Podcast supporters [00:02:23] New patron shoutout [00:03:13] Thinking of booking an itinerary consult? [00:04:25] Lautrec in the Tarn [00:05:22] A brief history of Lautrec [00:08:12] Why did you choose to move to Lautrec? [00:09:53] The Garlic Festival in Lautrec [00:11:00] The Garlic Festival is on the first weekend of August [00:12:55] Buying Lautrec Garlic [00:13:26] The Garlic Soup [00:15:38] How did you learn French? [00:18:00] Involvement in community [00:18:35] Lautrec, the land of Pastel [00:20:32] Places to visit in Lautrec [00:22:06] The markets in the area [00:23:34] Renovating an old house [00:26:40] Buying furniture at brocantes [00:28:54] Anything not to like in Lautrec? [00:29:54] Train Station in Lautrec [00:31:27] Castres is a great place too [00:32:30] Favorite local wines: Gaillac has gotten really good! [00:34:47] Retire to Lautrec [00:35:51] Go talk to a Notaire if you’re looking for property to buy [00:36:10] Lautrec welcomes new residents and young families [00:37:51] Internet access can attract younger people #Lautrec81, #Occitanie, #France, #Joinusinfrance