Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way.

As you can tell by the pictures below, Daglan is getting ready for Christmas. As a super treat we have a work of art painted on the Supermarket doors which was created by Evelyne, Virginie’s Mama (Virginie and Chris run the 8 à Huit Supermarket in the village).

A superb artist at work.
 

Wow, a Christmas show stopper.
 

Inside the shop looks brilliant too with baubles and Santa to greet the shoppers.

 

We are very blessed, we have a wonderful painting at the Supermarket that we can see from our side window and a fabulous tree in the square outside our front window
 

Here is the tree being bedecked in trimmings and lights.

 
 

Event:- Sarlat Christmas Market which will start next Wednesday.
 
 

Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel.

We are feeling in the mood for Christmas after our visit to the Noel Fête at Vitrac last Saturday afternoon, which was organised by children and staff at the local school. The workmanship of the arts and crafts on display was outstanding. Plus you could buy home made cakes, puddings and biscuits. Enjoy a cup of coffee or warming soup. Or buy a bottle of beer or whiskey to take home. All accompanied by guitar playing by one of the teachers, a brilliant way to spend an hour and to support the local school.

All hand made.
 

I think that Paul and I need to drink more wine! Wine corks were used in the making of the log houses and a few of the candle displays, superb. I was spoilt for choose on what to buy for Christmas.
 

Brilliant guitar playing, thank you for letting us take the pictures.
The hearts on display opened up for chocolates or other gifts. I was thinking of a bracelet but I can dream.
 

What we did buy was a garland made out of straw and decorated with dried flowers etc. to place on our front door. Plus almond and apple cakes, which were so delicious that I wish that we had bought a very delicious looking chocolate pudding. In truth I do not think that I could have burnt off the calories before Christmas, but it looked so good.
 
 

Event:- Sarlat : English Themed Noel Market from Wednesday 6th December to the 31st December. Forty Chalets selling arts and crafts, toys, paintings, warm woolen mittens, scarves, hats, ornaments etc. Plus a skating rink and Father Christmas.
The English Theme will also be a feature in the many shops of Sarlat along the main road and the Medieval Quarter.
 
 

Superb food with our fellow Daglanaise.

First of all a very big thank you to the Club de l’Amitié of Daglanaise for the organisation of the meal at Le Gabarrier Restaurant. It was truly one of the nicest meals that I have ever tasted in South West France where the standard is so high to begin with. In such friendly company, what more could you wish for.

Le Gabarrier Restaurant is to be found in Allas-les-Mines behind the Musee, with wonderful views overlooking the Dordogne river.

Le Gabarrier Restaurant.

The meal began with a cocktail made with raspberry, cranberry’s and rum, it was delicious.  Then we were served the Chefs soup, a starter followed.
This is Paul’s starter, foie gras creme brulee with tomato and basil sorbet.

 

As a vegetarian I particularly loved the sorbet made with tomato and basil, fresh goats cheese on granary bread with a side salad. One of my favorites and a meal all by itself.

A choice of red, white or Rose wine was served with the main course.

Just look at the enjoyment on his face while eating the main course of lamb in honey glaze.

 

I am happy, sitting besides the Maire, glass in hand and eating a succulent piece of grilled salmon, with a beetroot mash and creamed carrots.

 

A few of our fellow Daglanaise, cheers and bon appetite.

 

It is great to get together and catch up with all of the local news.

 

Paul and I were so full but we could not resist the dessert. Which was followed by coffee and chocolates.

We will diet for the rest of the week… I think and we will certainly go to Le Gabarrier again, the service, the food, wine etc. where all excellent.

Event:-Vitrac Christmas Fare this Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th.

Art Exhibition in Domme

Monsieur le Maire de Domme et I’Office de la Culture de Domme have the pleasure of inviting everyone to the 7th Salon des Artistes Plasticiens at the Office de la Culture Salle de la Rode in Domme, which will be open from the 18th to the 22nd November, 2:30 to 6:30.

Paul and I were invited to the opening of the exhibition which I must say is well worth a visit.

Here are all of the artists being presented by the president of the Office de la
Culture.

And welcomed by Monsieur le Maire de Domme.

Dominique ALLAËRT and myself. I just love his oil paintings of the river which runs past Daglan.

Sorry for my face! I have a cold which is lingering longer than expected.

Jean Pierre AGRAFEIL
Slightly bias towards the cat picture. It looks like an older version of our cat Cleo.

Liliane SOLARCZYK
These would like great in our kitchen.

Odile FAUCOMPRÉ
I was so impressed with the cross stitch work. I so need to practice more.

Jacqueline VERSPIEREN
I know another cat painting but I also love the paintings on the left. You just feel like you are walking down a country lane with the wind blowing the Autumn leaves.

A brilliant opening night, well done.
 
 

We are Lumberjack’s and we’re O.K.

Today four steres of wood was being delivered for the winter months ahead. With Paul being less than two weeks out of hospital he needed help. Loading the wood into a wheel barrow, bringing the wood into the courtyard, stacking the wood would take hours to complete in very chilly temperature.

Help was at hand by our good friend Angus. Thank you so much you are a star.

Stacked and ready for Winter I can not wait for the cosy fires on a frosty morning.
 
 

Events:-
Domme, Salle de la Rode is the 7th Salon des Artistes Plasticiens Amateurs.
The exhibition will run from the 17th to the 22nd 2.30 to 6.30.
Look out for Dominique ALLAËRTs work, he is a very talented artist.

Vitrac, Noel Festival 25th and 26th November.