Fête du pain Gourgé, le 31 mai, 2015

Some bread making in the old traditional style. There are many homes that still have the bread ovens outside. The bread tastes fabulous!! These antique tractors still function and were all driven into Gourgé.

Some friends calling in for a "cuppa". Every day is an adventure!

 

A surprise visit from la tortue (turtle)

A surprise visit last night from la tortue (turtle). It was just walking around the top of our garden and then made its way to the river. We have no idea where it came from? It was seen this morning on the river bank, so all is good. Every day here is an adventure!

We found out that this turtle is a turtle from Florida. This aquatic species was imported from the United States in the years 80-90. ( La tortue est une tortue de Floride. Cette espèce aquatique a été importée des Etats-Unis dans les années 80- 90.  Elle est en concurrence avec les espèces européennes.)

Trout (Truite) Season commences

Heir, "saison de la truite" commence. Some small catches, however very tasty!

The 11th Century Roman Bridge

Small trout, however very tasty!

The young man's catch!

The bridge was open up until 1969 allowing traffic both ways..

Our property is between both the bridges

The new bridge built in 1969

Our return to "au pont", our French Country Getaway

After 4.5 months in Australia, we arrived back last week, to be greeted by brisk frostie mornings where the air is so clean that you feel invigorated for the whole day. Mais oui, it gets better... as the day opens up the the warm rays of sunshine bring the Spring flowers to life. So, when are you visiting us?

Looking down the garden towards the River Thouet

 

Looking up the garden from the River Thouet

le pont, the 11th Century Roman Bridge at the end of our garden

The Medieval Water Bridge across the road

The park across the road beside the weir

The weir flowing rapidly this time of the year

The Spring daffodils in bloom

Festival de peinture et de sculpture à Saint-Loup

The stunning village of Saint-Loup which is 8 kms from here, hosts a Painting and Sculpture Festival each year at the end of June. Such talent!

These figures are made out of timber

Our French Summer of 2013

It was a long time coming, however we have had such beautiful weather the past months. The days are warm and inviting and the evenings are cool and refreshing.