dordogne

Local characters

Local characters

Cat nap, Saint-Émilion, France I meet a lot of characters in my travels.  Here are some photos of the furry, feathered kind…they always make me smile. (more…)
Dordogne | Thursday in Eymet

Dordogne | Thursday in Eymet

Eymet (pronounced “eh-may”) is a quiet little bastide* village in the Dorgogne region of France.  Warm limestone buildings, dating back to the 13th century when the bastides were built, surround the town square, and line the narrow lanes leading away from it. (more…)
Déjeuner in the Dordogne

Déjeuner in the Dordogne

On a sunny day in the Dordogne, the proprietors of Le Vieux Chai Antiquités enjoyed a pleasant déjeuner in the shade.  In a fortuitous stop on my journey, I made new friends and acquired a treasure trove of vintage monogrammed linens.