Jardin d’eau

Yesterday we took ourselves off to visit the Jardin d’eau. This is a lovely water garden with two different styles of garden. The first consists of walkways across the pools filled with different water lilies and lotus plants. The second is a stroll around a natural pond that showcases bog plants as well as lilies.

    

Cadouin Abbey

Cadouin is a very picturesque village nearby with an imposing church and recently renovated cloister. A popular trip out it is also possible to have a delightful lunch out al fresco overlooking this magnificent building.

Concert at Paunat

Summer is a time of concerts and festivals. we went ot a wonderful piano concert held in the old abbey church in Paunat starting the evening with an excellent ‘pre-theatre’ meal at Chez Julien.

Chateau Milandes

Chateau Milandes has proved very popular with guests this summer. In addition to the exhibition of costumes for its once time owner Josephine Baker, the excellent display of birds of prey it also has a beautiful renovated garden designed by Jules Vacherot. With the opening of a brasserie it makes for an excellent day out.

 

Fabulous frescoes

In a very unassuming little church in the nearby hamlet of Soulaures there has been a fantastic discovery. Having decided to renovate the plaster in their church they made a most unexpected but very exciting discovery. Hidden behind they found the most wonderful frescoes which have made their place of worship an absolute treasure.

                    

Monpazier night cycling race.

Last night Monpazier held its annual night cycling race. A very popular event it really is enjoyed by both participants and spectators.

Sunflowers in the Dordogne

In this southern part of the Dordogne sunflowers are a very important crop. The countryside becomes a blaze of colour as the yellow heads seek the sun. The insects absolutely adore them.

Monpazier Medieval Fete

Every year we celebrate in Monpazier with a medieval festival. Monpazier was built by the English King Edward 1st and so is steeped in history. It is considered one of the best preserved bastide villages and is indeed very special. This year they have decided to add to the publicity with a ‘castle’ which can be viewed from the road leading to the village. I should imagine they had great fun building it.

 

Bergerac

Bergerac has been the focus of wonderful renovations making it an even better place to visit and spend time while on holiday. Of course certain things such as the statue in honour of Cyrano de Bergerac remain as an integral part of the history and culture.

Chateau de Campagne

We had a really pleasant stroll round the park of the Chateau de Campagne. After many years of trying the commune has eventually been given the responsibility for the chateau and park and is busy renovating the building having restored the park as a community area.

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