Last few blogs have been lost in the ether somewhere so I
will briefly summarize the journey so far.
Ken has enjoyed riding the bicycles kindly provided for us
at La Maine. He visits the local villages and goes for our morning pastries and
bread.
We have enjoyed strolling in the woods surrounding the
Chateau.
Maxence has been very helpful in providing advice about the
area and Catherine recommended a fabulous restaurant in Perigueux. This had one
Michelin star and was amazing.
Went to St Emilion for the day – this is a town seriously
into wine! The town was Medeaeval with a cathederal and cloister that had an
interesting modern sculpture of a bull and matador in the cloister.
I take the basket from Maison Marc to the markets – Ken laughs
but it is part of the French scene.
Visited the beautiful gardens at Les Jardins du Manior D’Eyrignac
– immaculately maintained. On the way we stopped at the Abbey Amand de Coy [very atmospheric]
The newly opened Grotte de Tourtoirac was also well worth a
visit.
Drinks on the terrace with Catherine and Maxence
capped of a wonderful stay – we will be sorry to leave
