As COVID numbers started to rise alarmingly in late September / October 2020 and a lockdown was imminent, we said it was time to find another canine companion to fill the hollow left from our dear Bramley’s departure earlier in the year. We had always adored Briards, they are a magnificent (and rather large) breed and with absolute fortune, a group of them became available for adoption from the SPA in Périgueux ! We ... [ More ]
Events
The Montgolfiades of Rocamadour 2017
Credit : Office de Tourisme vallée de la Dordogne. On the 3rd weekend of September 2017, in the canyon d’Alzou (where the river dordogne passes through the Lot department), a grand spectacle will take to the air! The village of Rocamadour, famous for its ancient dwellings and stunning church built into the cliff face, becomes host to the celebrated ‘Montgolfiades of Rocamadour’. This year (the 32nd ... [ More ]
Gardens of Marqueyssac ~ candlelit evenings
Every Thursday evening, two thousand candles are placed throughout the gardens and more than 150 sources of light outline the cliff walk and falls. At twilight, the romance of Marqueyssac and its extraordinary gardens is enhanced by this play of shadows and light, highlighting the beauty of the cliff and its vegetation. Every Thursday four musical entertainments punctuate the walk: A pianist at the ... [ More ]
Regional wine fair at Gourdon 14th ~ 16th July 2017
Mid July each year, Gourdon hosts this prestigious wine event. An ensemble of wine producers from France’s many renowned regions gather to showcase the fruits of their labours to the many visitors that come to view, sip, discuss and purchase. In past years we have had the pleasure to meet and accommodate several of these vignerons from the diverse wine-producing regions of France. Last year in particular, Joël et ... [ More ]
