Carousing in Cahors

This past Wednesday, we finally spent a day in Cahors.

We shopped at the Market, strolled the streets and lanes enjoying the sights.

We viewed some of the Secret Gardens, the flower displays and children playing in the water fountain to cool off on a sunny, hot day. 

Alfresco lunch was enjoyed in the Gambetta Square.

Today's retail therapy included a beautiful 100% cotton tablecloth, and I found a new apron. 

Monsieur Honey purchased a French CD with the music of Henri Salvador.

                                   

    

Weeee...splashing in the fountain to cool off.

The carousel....

A tour of Luzech along the Lot River and a stop for a cool drink on the drive back to Dégagnac.

Magical Mystery Tour

After our delicious feast for lunch, our new friends gave us an amazing tour high above the city of Cahors. 

From the top of Mont St. Cyr looking over the railings ...we viewed the medieval city of Cahors, the capital of the Lot Department that is tucked in a nook in the bend of the Lot River and surrounded by water on three sides. The city is famous for its old streets and an unusual fortified Medieval Bridge.

On a different route back home, we discovered another surprise ... the restoration of an old brick factory (Briqueterie) and the development project of a community of Eco- friendly homes in Boissieres. 

                             

                                               

    

                

                                                  

The scenic drive through the country side continued as we headed back to the cottage.

A massive wisteria...must have been beautiful when it flowered.

Green, green pastures....