A Brocante in Daglan village always draws in the crowds from far and wide. Paul and I were there early in search of a bargain or two. We are still looking for a wardrobe for the guest bedroom and a chair for the veranda. But sadly we could not find what we were after. However, the following are just a few of my favourite things that I loved in this years Brocante.
Ne Pas Toucher. I just wanted to have one small touch.
Paul and a neighbour. “I love that painting, and the china dishes”.
Superb selection of just about everything was to be found over the weekend period.
Somehow I have a magnet that always draws me to the vintage linen stall.
Now these bed warmers would be handy for next Winter.
All I need now is a Château to go with the spinning wheels.
Think CSI Las Vagus and the miniature serial killer – or is it just me. Where is the miniature body? For anyone who did not see this series of CSI Las Vegas, a miniature model of the room that murder was in to be committed was cratered by the murder in such fine detail that it was an exact copy of the room were the body would be found.
Upcoming changes to the opening hours of our village 8 à Huit Supermarket. Summer is nearly here.
People were loading up their cars with plants this morning.
Paul buying a Muscat vine.
Fabrice Le Cafe, selling oysters with champagne or wine outside his restaurant this morning. Love the beard Fabrice, it suits you.
A selection of garden furniture and hand painted ornaments from Le Jardin de Rosa. Her shop is to be found at the back of the Château Beynac.
Our own château in Daglan village (I wish) with gorgeous fruit plants and shrubs at the front of the gate.
A gorgeous display of colour.
Two of our wonderful friends.
Saving the best till last, Daglan village proudly shows its two Fleuri, well done.
You get a good view of the shops and restaurants as you pass by.
Château de la Malartrie dates back to the 12th Century. It was once a hospital for lepers, then in the 19th Century the Count of Saint-Aulaire, Ambassador of France in England had the Château transformed into the renaissance style that it is today.
Just lazing around on the river. Kayaks and canoes are also available so you can see the river at your own pace.
The largest gabarres were made of oak with strengthening rails along the sides. They had three or four masts and were about twenty metres in length, they could carry about thirty tons of merchandise: coffee, sugar, and citrus fruit were favourite.
She also adopted twelve children from different continents to create her humanist ideal, which she called “Rainbow Tribe”.
or visit Château des Milandes 
The display is by the still Céou river behind the Salle Des Fetes in Daglan.
An idyllic spot for a picnic.
These mushrooms were found all around the artistic work. Paul and I are unsure what type of mushroom they are. So we did not pick any. If anyone knows please tell us via our blog.
And more, help anyone?
Basilique-St-Sauveur built into the rock face during the 11th and 13th Century’s is truly stunning.
Over the alter hangs a painted wooden 16th Century Christ shown crucified on a tree, his right side pierced by a lance instead of the customery left side.
St Amadour relic, who’s bones where hacked to bits during the Wars of Religion by the Huguenot Captain Bessonies who desecrated the shrine.
Many of the ships on display are from the Breton Sailors who held the Black Madonna in high esteem.
Darkened by candle smoke the Magnificent Black Madonna still holds court today. She is carved out of walnut in the 11Century and sits quite stiffly on her throne with the Christ child balanced on her knees.
Outside various walls are decorated depicting various scenes from the Annunciation and Visitation. These two skeleton figures are pleading for salvation.
Further up an hairpin walk lined with the Stations of the Cross takes you up to the ramparts of the Château, built in the 14th Century to defend the shrines.
Engraved tunnel of copied tombstones, and pledges is fascinating to read.