Making the Most of our Last Days in France

Postcards of our last walk down the Boulevard to rue Marsis through the the Old Gate.
Today (Wednesday. 30th May 2012)  was our last morning in Gourdon...once our suitcases were finally closed, we went for a coffee and one last stroll around town.

This is the only gate entrance that is left in the old market town of Gourdon at the base of the hill where  the castle once stood.. it would have led from the mote (which is now the Boulevard) that surrounded the medieval town ..this gateway leads to our lane - rue Marsis.





Our friends, C& B were picking us up at 11:30AM to take us to Toulouse

We stopped on the way for lunch.

C & B are travelling thru the locks on the Canal du Midi, bringing their boat closer to home. They are staying at a Marina in downtown Toulouse for a night.

Across the street from the Marina is a Fire Station, we hope they had quiet, peaceful night's sleep without too many sirens from the (Pompiers) disturbing them.

After sharing a bottle of bubbly with our friends, we said our farewells.

Honey & I took the bus back to the train Station stop, where we caught the Navette (airport shuttle).

 This shuttle service makes 4 stops and we got off at Jeanne d'arc Place.

(Joan of Arc Place) near the Capitol Square. 

We strolled the streets and viewed some interesting archictecture.

We found a great restaurant for a light supper, where we shared a delicous salad and  pizza, some great red wine, and some great conversation with a New Zealand couple sitting at the table next to us.

We finished off our last night in France with Cafe Gourmands...this one's mini desserts included tiramasu, chocolate fondant cake and creme brulee and an expresso shot.

Who could ask for anything more?   

Tomorrow we fly home!

This concludes our "Postcards" as all good things come to an end.

We posted 76 Postcard stories during our 3 month adventure in France.

Without a doubt this was a most enjoyable adventure for both of us and provided us with a "taste of life" in France.

Hope you enjoyed it too!