May Day (A Postcard from Tournon d'Agenais)

May 1st ... is a holiday in France ... Fête du Travail / Labour Day.

Today it was grey all day with the rain dampening our plans, we "laboured" about what we would do today however we did go looking for some colour and our moods were brightened by the kaleidoscope of colourful flowers on display.

In the 13th Century Bastide of Tournon D'Agenais (a medieval town built on a hill) there was a huge event.

25e Foire aux Fleurs ...thème Les Chapeaux... The 25th Flower Fair was held with an underscoring theme of hats.

We had to park below and take the little train up the hill to where this large event was being held.

Umbrellas were everywhere...

The vendors were creative with their displays incorporating the theme of "Les Chapeaux"...

There was even a hat maker ...

We were entertained by live musicians ...

I want to find this colour Rhodedendrum for my garden ... isn't it just gorgeous?

This Little Piggy went to the Market!

A Market day in the Lot Valley at Monsempren- Libos (Lot et Garonne Dept.)

Our "English" French Connection friends accompanied us to the lively Thursday morning market in Libos.

Here you could find everything you need from beautiful fresh cut Spring flowers for your table, plants for your garden, a bounty of colourful fruits and vegetables, cheeses, wines and oh yes even some "French Trotters" if you like the delicacy of pigs feet! 

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I passed on these ...

We lunched along the river in Penne d'Agenais followed by a riverside walk ...

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One more stop at the local fueling station in the vineyards ...

Here our "French Connection" friends blend (mélange) rosé to their taste.

Back to our "French Connections' little piece of heaven overlooking the vineyards & countryside... 

a little taste test of the  "Rosé mélange". Delicious!

 

Merci C & B!

Sounds and Sights of Paris

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Today ( Tuesday, April 28th ) was our last day in Paris.

Follow us through the streets, see the sites through our "eyes" as we visit some old and new "to us neighbourhoods".

The oldest market in Paris.

Excellent name for a "Brocante" ... "Hier - Aujourd'hui - Demain" ... Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow.

You know that Monsieur Honey would get lost here!

Keep your eyes open, you never what you'll see ... behind an open door, the slightly ajar gate or around the next corner!

A must see the George Pompidou Centre ... although closed today we did view the building and area.

A disappointment ... the fountains weren't running today ... that could be enough reason to come back!

Beauborg ...

Old municipal showers ...

 A most beautiful tree ... we are still trying to find out what is called?

We felt very close to my parents' homeland when we wandered into the Walloon - Brussels area ...

Here we discovered an unique men's boutique " Le Colonel Moutarde" selling wonderful bow ties, underwear, and braces (suspenders)!

Here Msr. Honey purchased a pair of very stylish suspenders that were made in Belgium.

Is there a business opportunity here?

Hello Ladies!

I still have many photo "postcards" from Paris ... I will send soon!