18 November 2006
France again...
Bonjour! Yes, we are back in France, and we love it. Probably our favourite country of the 12 (yes, 12) we have visited on this trip. We are travelling a bit differently now, trying to stay away from the larger cities and towns. Also many of the thousands of French campgrounds have closed for winter, so we sometimes have to be a bit more creative. Free camping is fun, though, especialy as we have membership access to the 600 or so France Passion free camping spots on vineyards or farms across France.
Had to throw this last one in from San Sebastien, Spain, with its great tapas bars
Autumn colours - St Emilion, Bordeaux
We have been to 3 or 4 of the world's most beatiful villages in France in the past week or so, including St Emilion in Bordeaux, and Perigueux, Sarlat-la-Caneda, La Roque Gageac and others here in the Dordogne valley. Just spending a few days zipping around on 'our' bikes through these villages, visiting extraordinary 12th century chateau (think "castle") and amazing gardens. This area is awash with these plqces; it must get packed in summer. We have also been lucky to experience our first colourful nothern hemisphere autumn too. Yesterday we took a drive through the hills and small villages, and the forest colours were so beautiful that we found it quite moving.
Our France Passion free campsite near St Emilion, on a Grand Crue Classè vineyard
Wine tasting, St Emilion
Free camping on the banks of the river in Perigueux, with the cathedral in the background (10 points for spotting Bluey)
The magnificent Jardins de Marqueyssac in the Dordogne
The 12th century Chateau de Beynac, which is lit inside by spluttering oil lamps - very authentic
This area in the Dordogne valley is also famed for its foie gras (force-fed duck or goose liver that's so fine it is like eating the finest patè) and truffles. We haven't experienced truffles yet, but have had plenty of foie gras and confit of duck, another regional specialty.
The vegetable, foie gras and truffle market in Perigueux
It's starting to get very cold at night now. Last night I (Ian) wore 3 pairs of socks plus thermal underwear to bed, under a feather doona (duvet) plus a blanket. Our bed in "Bluey" is up the top next to canvas, so we have expected it to get cold.
We will be moving north and east soon, criss-crossing our way across France as we head back towards Frankfurt, then on to Paris later.
Had to throw this last one in from San Sebastien, Spain, with its great tapas bars
Autumn colours - St Emilion, Bordeaux
We have been to 3 or 4 of the world's most beatiful villages in France in the past week or so, including St Emilion in Bordeaux, and Perigueux, Sarlat-la-Caneda, La Roque Gageac and others here in the Dordogne valley. Just spending a few days zipping around on 'our' bikes through these villages, visiting extraordinary 12th century chateau (think "castle") and amazing gardens. This area is awash with these plqces; it must get packed in summer. We have also been lucky to experience our first colourful nothern hemisphere autumn too. Yesterday we took a drive through the hills and small villages, and the forest colours were so beautiful that we found it quite moving.
Our France Passion free campsite near St Emilion, on a Grand Crue Classè vineyard
Wine tasting, St Emilion
Free camping on the banks of the river in Perigueux, with the cathedral in the background (10 points for spotting Bluey)
The magnificent Jardins de Marqueyssac in the Dordogne
The 12th century Chateau de Beynac, which is lit inside by spluttering oil lamps - very authentic
This area in the Dordogne valley is also famed for its foie gras (force-fed duck or goose liver that's so fine it is like eating the finest patè) and truffles. We haven't experienced truffles yet, but have had plenty of foie gras and confit of duck, another regional specialty.
The vegetable, foie gras and truffle market in Perigueux
It's starting to get very cold at night now. Last night I (Ian) wore 3 pairs of socks plus thermal underwear to bed, under a feather doona (duvet) plus a blanket. Our bed in "Bluey" is up the top next to canvas, so we have expected it to get cold.
We will be moving north and east soon, criss-crossing our way across France as we head back towards Frankfurt, then on to Paris later.
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Hi,
reading your Blog makes me so jealous!
We could go for another vacation again!
Enjoy european autumn! ... and winter of course! So far this year's autum is very warm and friendly, must be the aussie influence over here!
...
Johnny and Edda
reading your Blog makes me so jealous!
We could go for another vacation again!
Enjoy european autumn! ... and winter of course! So far this year's autum is very warm and friendly, must be the aussie influence over here!
...
Johnny and Edda
# posted by 
: November 20, 2006 2:59 am
: November 20, 2006 2:59 am
As a fellow European, I agree with Johnny and Edda. You have been lucky with the autumn this year (I am, of course, assuming that France/Germany's autumn is/has been similar to the one in Blighty). Mild and lots of sunny days. And the colours are particularly good - might it be something to do with the good summer we had?
Nice to know you've got a good supply of socks! It can't be as cold as it was at 9000 ft in December in Jomson in those tea-houses, can it? If I were a mean sort of person, I might tell you to toughen up, but of course I'm not, so I'll just send lots of sympathy from my centrally-heated home... :-)
A bientot
lisa
Nice to know you've got a good supply of socks! It can't be as cold as it was at 9000 ft in December in Jomson in those tea-houses, can it? If I were a mean sort of person, I might tell you to toughen up, but of course I'm not, so I'll just send lots of sympathy from my centrally-heated home... :-)
A bientot
lisa
# posted by : November 21, 2006 7:01 pm
: November 21, 2006 7:01 pm
He he he, thanks guys. Actually, the cold has lessened now, as we have moved away from the cold highlands of the Auverne to the Loire valley. Just wish this rain would stop for a day at least!
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