Thanks for all suggestions. We've just arrived back after the most amazing holiday. We eventually borrowed a satnav from a friend and it was a real godsend. I did have words with him occasionally when he wanted to take us up what looked like cart tracks when it was quicker to use a main road. We did get to Cordes sur Ciel and Albi. Wonderful places. Also some great 'country markets' in different towns. The bridge at Millau was stunning. But best of all was just being in France, eating all our meals outside and sitting out late into the evening. The weather on our return has brought us back with a bump, but we've got some brilliant photos to remind us of our French idyll. Will have to plot and plan to return next year!!! 
What was directly across the road from the school you went to?
What has survived in your garden with minimal or no watering?
