Social distancing in Monpazier
- At August 07, 2020
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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
- At July 24, 2020
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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.
Welcome to the Dordogne
- At July 06, 2020
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After what has been a very unusual time we have now welcomed our first guests to Domaine des Faures in the Dordogne. It is always a great pleasure to be able to share this wonderful part of France with its rich history and culture. Markets and vide-greniers are once again proving enticing places to meander around while the village squares are alive to chatter . It may be that this year the season is shorter but it will be enjoyable none the less.
Our barn owl family
- At June 25, 2020
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The evenings have been very busy for our barn owls as the young are out practicing flight with their parents. It really is wonderful to be able to sit and watch them and to know that another generation is ready for the world.
Brocante time again
- At June 15, 2020
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Last Sunday Monpazier held its first Brocante of the year. It was wonderful to see stalls once more being set up and traders exhibiting their wares. The attention to detail was excellent with hygiene being taken very seriously so that buyers could definitely feel comfortable and reassured. Tourists are once again arriving to enjoy the pleasures of the area.
Haymaking
- At June 06, 2020
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This has been a very busy week harvesting the hay and getting it all baled and shipped out to our buyers. There was a spectacular display of buzzards, thirteen in total, circling and then diving down into the newly cut fields. They were obviously having a feast!
A fabulous year for wild orchids
- At May 28, 2020
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This year has been exceptional in the number of wild orchids. they have been popping up all over the fields and we even found two outside the kitchen window under the tree. The meadows are looking wonderfully lush.
Scenic views
- At May 25, 2020
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One of the many wonderful things about living at Domaine des Faures are the beautiful views across the countryside. Being at the top of the valley hillside means we have a glorious 360 degree panorama to enjoy.
Barn Owl and Bats
- At May 01, 2020
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Wandering down to the barns early the other morning we were delighted by one of our resident barn owls swooping over our heads while bats were dashing around collecting insects for their breakfast. It was a wonderful way to start the day.
Flourishing Fields
- At April 24, 2020
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We had some very welcome rain this week and that combined with the sunshine is proving wonderful for the meadows. As we are an organic farm they are full of wild flowers and insects and we are hopeful for a good hay crop later in the year. The view from the rear terrace across to the pond is always a delight.
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