We spent Christmas and New Year over there and we had amazing weather. On New year's Eve, we took the children to a ski resort in the Pyrenees and they (and us of course!) spent the day messing about in the snow, with the most amazing, cloudless blue skies. Then, the following day, New Year's Day, we were on the beach, in short sleeves, gathering shells and playing in the sand for several hours, eating mussels on the terrace and it was 22c! I was also over there at the end of March last year with my youngest and ended up having to go and buy thin t-shirts, sunglasses and suncream as I had assumed it wouldn't be up to much. We ate outside every lunchtime in glorious sunshine!
Personally, September is my preferred time of year, but unfortunately, we are now tied to the dreaded school holidays. We've spent the past few Septembers there though - gorgeous weather, vines all turning amber, schools are back so nothing is manic, yet there is still a real buzz about the place.....looking out of my SW London window at the drizzle, wish I was there now though!
Thanks for bookmarking it too aDad - it is an absolutely fantastic area with so much to do and see - we've been tons of times yet still haven't even touched the surface of all the things to do and see.
Would completely recommend the villa too if you fancy Christmas away - as I said, we had a brilliant time. The only reason we are not going again this year is we need to spend it with the in-laws. Roll on Xmas 08!
Hope to hear from you soon Nappiesgalore!