Wonderful Worm
- At September 28, 2018
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On one of our visits to the beautiful gardens of ‘Jardin de Colombier’ we came across a gate that had been embellished by the artisan with a wonderful worm. Absolutely charming!
Exhibition at Latour-Marliac
- At September 20, 2018
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Our visit this week to the water gardens of Latour-Marliac fortunately coincided with an exhibition of life-scale painted bronze sculptures by American artist Seward Johnson.The sculptures underline the essential connection between the impressionist painters and their environment.’Family Secret’ is inspired by Renoir’s ‘Two Sisters’, while ‘A Thought to Consider’ is inspired by Manet’s ‘In the Conservatory.
Caterpillar
- At September 15, 2018
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Wandering down from the house today I came a across a beautiful caterpillar. It was a Macroglossum stellatarum. Our Lavender is always covered in the humming moth so it’s good to know more are on the way!
Chateau de la Pommerie
- At September 07, 2018
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Owned by descendants of Napoleon Bonaparte, this little known chateau in the Dordogne is really worth a visit. There are so many items on show and the building itself is a delight.
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