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Europe » France » Midi-Pyrénées » Mazères September 3rd 2019

Lundi le 02-09-2019, départ (en retard) en soirée depuis Dorval vers Toulouse, pour une belle nuit blanche, aussi confortable qu'on puisse l'être assis pendant 7 heures de vol. Arrivée en AM, récupération des bagages (aucun manquant) et de l'auto, Familiarisation avec les routes et autoroutes et leurs nombreux carrefours giratoires, achats d'équipement de camping, épicerie et carte SIM pour le cellulaire, nous finissons par atteindre Mazères et le Domaine de la Ferme d'Abdon, pour un souper et une nuitée.... read more
Avec le gentil chien des proprios
La maitresse des lieux

Europe » France » Midi-Pyrénées » Albi August 13th 2019

And off to France we go. First stop is Eze Village where we were staying for the night. Quick turnaround then a short walk up the hill to Eze itself a medieval village perched on a narrow rocky peak overlooking the Mediterranean. The ancient fortified village still has the ruins of its 12th-century castle at the top as well as the Jardin Exotique ( which we visited the next morning before the coachloads came in). Well worth a walk round and from the top there is a great view of the coast. Back to our arrival day. After wandering round the town and popping into various galleries and shops we went back to Chateau Eze a very nice hotel with a bar & breathtaking views. There we started chatting to a young couple from Dallas. His ... read more
view from me Jardin - Eze.
umbrellas Aix-en-Provence
Big books outside the library- Aix

Europe » France » Midi-Pyrénées » Albi June 11th 2019

Bonjour à tous, Ça y est c'est parti pour la première étape, dans des conditions de temps épouvantables. comme en 2014, lorsque je partais pour la Colombie Britanique et l'Alaska. Cette année là j'avais eu plus de 60 jours de pluie sur 78. L'Espagne n'est pas l'Alaska, j'ai bon espoir que ce mauvais temps ne sera qu'éphémère. Ce matin au départ de la maison une douzaine de degré, de la pluie, des bouchons, le périph de Lyon à l'arrêt. Comme d'hab Lyon St Étienne saturé. 1½heure pour être à la sortie de St Étienne un peu plus de 60km, et près de 3 heures pour me rendre au Puy en Velais pour 135km. J'en étais à me dire à ce rythme je suis parti pour 6 mois. En arrivant au Puy, léger rayon de soleil, comme ... read more
Ste Afrique
le Puy en Velais
Albi la Cathédrale

Europe » France » Midi-Pyrénées » Souillac May 22nd 2019

We visited Sarlat and it was market day! Exceptionally busy and renewed lots of memories... read more
Street view.
Market
Market with a bronze

Europe » France » Midi-Pyrénées » Souillac May 22nd 2019

Travelled over to La Roque Gageac, this is a truly stunning place and again busy. Views are gorgeous. En route we had viewed Chateau Montfort. Lunch was taken at Castelnaud. We had previously eaten here many years ago. The orchards of walnut trees are everywhere, evidently this is the biggest regional producer of walnuts in France, producing over 38 tonnes a year !!!... read more
Château Montfort
Roque-Gageac
Roque-Gageac

Europe » France » Midi-Pyrénées » Souillac May 21st 2019

Went for an afternoon walk along the Dordogne this afternoon after a morning shop. Gill found her Pooh Stick that was launched in the river source at Mont Dore !!!!!!!!! ?????... read more
At the Dordogne
Source of the Dordogne
Found my Pooh Stick !!!!! ?????

Europe » France » Midi-Pyrénées » Souillac May 20th 2019

We set off to ride on the Train de Martel but, non, it does not run on Lundi ! So instead we wandered round the old village - a rich village in the 12c and regained its former glory in the 19c with its trade of black truffles. A town of seven towers. Then onto Gouffre de Padirac - the Devils Chasm - too many steps for us but an enjoyable lunch. Rocamadour was our next stop. We travelled right to the top (courtesy of a lift), watched a Griffon Vulture swooping overhead - the views were tremendous and the sanctuary peaceful.... read more
Martel market
For sale ?????
Martel

Europe » France » Midi-Pyrénées » Cahors May 18th 2019

We have spent the last two nights at Cahors and enjoyed visiting with Lesley and Peter. They live in the beautiful part of the Lot valley. Lunch was taken at the cafe in St Gery - delicious. We had a wander around the city including the beautiful cathedral of St Etienne and Pont Valentre.... read more
Weir on the Lot
Pont Valentre
Pont Valentré and Vines

Europe » France » Midi-Pyrénées » Millau May 12th 2019

Went over the Millau Viaduct on the way to Roquefort. The trip over the viaduct was easy and no view, so slightly disappointing. Arrived in Roquefort and found the Society of Roquefort to see how the cheese is made. Cheese is from ewes milk of Lacaune Sheep and matured in the caves - an interesting tour. From there we drove through the Canyon de la Dourbie, a pretty mill at Le Moulin de Corp and spotted 7 Griffon Vultures soaring overhead. We were unable to post the video of the viaduct crossing on this site but will try and post on Facebook.... read more
Air passage !
Maturing cheese !
Hundreds of maturing cheeses

Europe » France » Midi-Pyrénées » Millau May 10th 2019

We went and visited the information centre of the Millau Viaduct - very interesting and informative. The architect was British ! It took 3 years to build and opened in 2004. We then drove around the Gorges du Tarn, lunch was taken at the Hotel Parisianne at Les Vigres. Sat out on the terrace. Hurray, warm sunshine. Onwards and Upwards. The views were outstanding - St Enime was particularly outstanding.... read more
View 2
Lunch !!!!
View 3




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