Our Aussie visit - Christmas, Birthdays, Babies, a Farewell and our strong Queenslanders...

Hmmm...a great day/evening had by all! Special friends, family and a fabulous setting at Clontarf Beach.











Our eldest grandson Zy, his first sleep over with us. Of course blu, blu had to come too!

Our youngest grandson Joel, his fun bath time with Gran-d

Pete's annual family get-together, whilst we are in Aussie land

Bell (family pet) had 6 female puppies.. and our daughter Britt is having her first bub, thank goodness only 1!!

Pauline's Birthday party (my younger sister), and the wild one of the family!

Christmas Concert with the Mann family (my brother's family), and their 8 children in toe! Who is counting?

The Parents of the 8 children finally getting a feed on Christmas Day, and Pete going for seconds, before it all goes!

Our grandson Joel's first drum kit. With a musical family, this is just the beginning.... Zy's first Ben 10 bike and a ride with Dad. Mum & brother Joel in toe.

And there is more..a Guess Who game for Zy, and an Elmo backpack for Dad! what the?????


Their parents enjoying the finale.....It is always an experience back in the land of OZ.



We would also like to take this opportunity to say that the devestation and heartache caused by the massive flooding in Queensland will remain in our thoughts and prayers always.....


A bientôt Peter et Donna

A fabulous holiday destination for all ages

Dad tells me if I practice my golf now....I
can make lots of money! Thank goodness Gran-d and Grandad have a large garden.

He also said I should practice my tractor skills now, just in case I am not a natural golfer. I am not impressed!!!

OK! I am beginning to get the hang of this tractor thing!!!

I could become a farmer, as I love the piggies at Gilberts Farm, also the fabulous food that Jan and Pete make.

Thats my Dad and me having a chat with "Sausage" the farm's pet pig. He loves children...There are also lots of other animals at the farm; goats, chickens, ducks, horses, cows, dogs and cats. I had a great day with my family. This is my uncle Matt and my Grandad enjoying a day at Saumur, in the Loire Valley. They told me the scenery, history, food and wine is fabulous. They did spend a long time in the Cave de Saumur talking to Philip and tasting lots of different wines. I heard them say they were going back there as they had so much fun..

Come and enjoy a holiday in the SW of France, where there is something to experience for everyone...... no matter what age!

à bientôt

Peter et Donna

Our youngest son Matthew FINALLY arrives in France

A picture paints a thousand words.

Matt's first visit to France after a 36 hour epic journey from Australia......

YES! I finally get to see the family home in Gourgé.

Missed you Mum and Dad xo

There's no place like home....

La Grande Tablée, Saumur FRANCE

What do you get when you have 3,000 people each night on the bank of the Loire River in Saumur, France.....2 bands, eating and drinking all the wine you want (2005, 2006 and 2009 vintage) for 3 hours? A fabulous night!! and all this for 10 euros.

It is called La Grand Tablée and it is held every year on the first Wednesday and Thursday of August. Come and join us in 2011.

so........what are you waiting for?

Book your French Country Holiday for 2011!

A bientôt

Peter et Donna

Testimonial from our very first guest, Hedy

" My memories of Gourgé are very serene and restful. I have told everyone how wonderful a few days in your establishment would be.

I am going to attach your blog to emails that I write to my family and friends, and encourage them to at least SEE what I was raving about, so that they might consider going there themselves.

Thank you both ENORMEMENT again for the wonderful time I had at your place. I loved your Australian-ness, the hospitality, the beautiful food, the little notes, the peaceful and friendly environment, the castles and your accommodating kindness and friendliness.

I am so glad I had the time in Gourgé, it gave me the needed break between the tour, and my time in Paris which was fanastic also."

Hedy - Cleveland, Australia

Our Aussie BBQ....French style!

40 people enjoyed our Aussie BBQ. Our BBQ banana, aussie music and stubbie coolers were a hit. Come on aussie come on, come on....come on aussie come on! What are you waiting for?

Come on and have a fabulous holiday in the SW of France.

à bientôt

Peter et Donna

Summer Fun!

Every 2 weeks in Summer we have an event in the Gardens. Our first event, was dinner in the garden provided by Haley and Andy's Restaurant on wheels.

Great food, drinks and laughs were had by all 75 people that attended!

Our next event will be an Aussie/Français BBQ on the 10 July. This is guaranteed to be a fun filled evening with lots of entertainment!!

Aerial shots of our property, "au pont''. Many thanks to our friend Mike for taking them:)

So what are you waiting for?....Come and visit us!

à bientôt

Peter et Donna