South African soprano Pretty Yende captivates stages around the world. A child born in a Township, she is one of the great vocal revelations of recent years. With a voice of spectacular range, she reveals the most extreme passions of Bellini, Verdi

A spacious gite rental set inside the grounds of an 18th-century château in the Ariège Pyrenees, just 10 minutes from Saint-Girons and 1h15 from Toulouse Airport. This fully equipped Pyrenees gite sleeps up to six adults in three large double bedrooms and includes an open-plan living area, modern kitchen, private terrace, garden, mountain views and on-site parking. An ideal base for exploring the Ariège and the wider Pyrenees: hiking, nature, cycling, heritage and quiet rural surroundings.