A rare sunny day prompted us to take up some paddles and proceed down the Dordogne at a leisurely pace. … Continue reading Canoeing to Castlenaud

Beneath your calm exterior the heaving of your chest reveals the walled city within. The cheerful grin you wear out … Continue reading Touch

We purchased this “tarte aux pruneaux” (prune tart) from a patisserie in Brantôme. I had never seen anything like it … Continue reading Limousine Oxtail with “Pruneaux du Périgord”

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to watch a movie in French? Well we found out when … Continue reading Prospecting the Périgord part 3: A Peek into Périgueux

Known as the Venice of Périgord, Brantôme has much to offer in terms of natural beauty and history. The Centre … Continue reading Prospecting the Périgord Part 2: Burrowing into Brantôme

Discovered by a speleological club only 66 years ago, “La Grotte de Villars” (The Cave of Villars) is a phenomenal … Continue reading Prospecting The Périgord Part 1: Unveiling Villars

“À la campagne” (in the countryside) in Saint-Jean-des-Ollieres, we found ourselves in good company. Our hosts treated to their homegrown … Continue reading Interesting Idioms