Tree frogs

Now that the cooler nights have arrived the beautiful little tree frogs are back hiding behind the shutters. It always seems a shame to disturb them but they are back each evening.

Coulemelle Mushrooms

We had these mushrooms appear on the new grass area where the old concrete cattle yard used to be. They are known locally as coulemelle and are edible often being served with veal. Its always a surprise the plants that appear in newly imported soil.

 

The clocks have changed

With the changing of the clocks autumn has definitely arrived and the sunsets have taken on a different hue. However they are still absolutely breathtaking.

All in the name

Faure comes from the Occitan language and is a family name meaning ‘blacksmith’. As Les Faures was once associated with Chateau Biron and provided ironwork for the estate it is very aptly named. All that remains now is a rather blackened area in one of the barns where the fire must have been. It is very easy to find iron ore in the fields so they were of course using local materials readily available. We found this plaque in a local shop and couldn’t resist it as it seemed so appropriate.

Poultry Market

Each autumn there is a small poultry market in Monpazier square where much prized cockerels and hens are for sale. Being a country area self sufficiency in fruit vegetables and eggs is very much an ongoing tradition. The French country house with roaming hens a very common scene.

         

Glorious Clouds

As our wonderful summer continues we are being treated to the most beautiful and glorious cloud formations. It is simply imperative to take time out to enjoy the scene.

Praying mantis

This is definitely the time of year when I come across Praying Mantis in the gardens. As I deadhead and tidy up straggling plants I have to keep an eye out for these wonderful creatures in order to make sure my secateurs don’t cause fatal damage or even injury. They have a way of looking at you as if to say “Please do not disturb me”!

Wild Achillea

The new grass area in what was once a concrete cattle yard has blossomed this year with the most wonderful display of wild achillea. While it might look tidier to have a mown lawn the beautiful little flowers attract so many insects that we have decided to allow nature to have the benefits and wait to cut later this month.

Social distancing in Monpazier

There are many visitors once again to this beautiful region of France and fortunately they are diligently obeying the social distancing rule and wearing masks in the shops. The main square is normally very busy but the advantage this year is that they can really enjoy the peace ,tranquility and architecture of our wonderful bastide village.

Ballooning over the Dordogne

This photograph taken by one of our recent guests clearly shows the wonderful views to be found in the Dordogne. They had a wonderful time and highly recommend this as an outing to enjoy during a stay at Domaine des Faures.

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