Le Marche

Libourne

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April 28th 2013
Libourne. On Sunday morning we drove through the vineyards to the village of Libourne, a wine-making centre on the Dordogne River, about 30km east of Bordeaux. The Sunday market was in full swing in the main square and the in streets leading to it. These markets are wonderful, with produce, cooked and raw meats and fish of every description, baked goods, clothing and crafts and just ... read more

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