Terroirs And Gastronomy Day.

Indulge in a feast for the senses as the village of Daglan comes alive with the vibrant celebration of gastronomy day. Allow yourself to be transported to a world of culinary delights, where the aroma of delectable dishes mingles with the tantalizing notes of fine wines.

As you meander through the picturesque streets of Daglan, your eyes will be captivated by the magnificent display of an abundant food and wine extravaganza. Stalls overflowing with an impressive array of fresh produce, artisan cheeses, fragrant herbs, and locally sourced ingredients beckon you to explore and discover the rich gastronomic treasures of the region.

Whether you are a devoted food enthusiast, an avid wine connoisseur, or simply someone who appreciates the finer things in life, the celebration of gastronomy in Daglan promises an unforgettable experience. So, allow yourself to be immersed in this delectable world of flavors, where every bite and every sip tells a story of tradition, passion, and the joy of indulgence.

A variety of stalls stretch around the square, around the church and along the main road in Daglan village.

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The above is Gérard, our favourite honey producer with his gorgeous dog. He will show and explain to you about his honey, the amazing flavours and of course you can taste before you buy.

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The many varieties of local mushrooms are sold here, dried, in tins, pâte etc.

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The potter demonstrating his craft.

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At the back of the church in the secret garden is to be found the truffle scrambled egg and the sale of the local black truffles.

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Setting up the truffle market is our Maire, Pascal Dussol, who is showing a magnificent truffle to the spellbound audience.

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The truffle market is open and the selling begins.

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A great success, well done to all who have taken part in the preparation and the selling of local produce.

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Event;- Belves 6^th August Medieval Day.

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My Embroidery Exhibition

I am very thrilled and excited to say that my exhibition is now open in the studio at Plonk et Plus in Belvès. It was quite an emotional day when I set up my work for display. But I held it together until we had placed the poster onto the A frame then the tears, but tears of happiness is always good.

The A-frame will be on display outside Plonk et Plus in the main square at Belvès for the next 2 weeks.

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My signature butterfly all set for the evening opening event.

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At the opening event the butterfly in the frame and the peacock cushion were the first items to be sold, followed by three more framed embroideries. It was great seeing so many people at the event taking an interest in my embroidery and wanting to know more details about my work and my inspiration for each piece.

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Another cushion with our cat Angel in the centre.

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Most of my inspiration is taken from the local area.

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I adore the red squirrels of the Perigord.

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Gorgeous stone and oak beamed room to display my work

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One of the highlights for me was the presentation of a gorgeous bouquet of flowers.

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A big thank you to Plonk et Plus for their excellent friendly service, from the greeter at the door who served wine and showed people the way to the exhibition, to the excellent platters of charcuterie and cheeses in the exhibition room. Also, a very big thank you to all of the people who attended the evening event, you made my day.

The exhibition is open until the 30^th July, closed Monday and Tuesday. So come along and take a look.

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Event:- that is amazing each year is the Fete Medievale in Belvès.

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Belves Revisited.

Every Saturday in Belves is market day where you can buy fresh produce, clothes and craft wares. Belves is one of our favourite medieval towns to visit, on this particular day we headed first to the tourist office and secondly to the wine and beer store which is run by our two friends Graham and Damon.

13^th Century Belves on Market Day.

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At the Tourist Office.we were looking for information about the Medieval Festival which reopened once more last year after an absence because of Covid. It was a brilliant fun day last year, you are transported back in time to the Medieval Period to enjoy the costumes, musicians, dance and more, follow the parade through the streets of Belves and drink in the atmosphere. That is not all, there is also a Medieval Market where local and ancient crafts can be seen and bought.

This year the Medieval Festival will take place on Sunday 7^th August. Watch this pace for further information, but we can highly recommend a visit.

Our second call of the day was to Plonk and Plus which is owned by two friends of ours Graham and Damon who know everything that you will ever need to know about the wines and beers from the local area, it is always well worth a visit.

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And here we see a little Hobbit (me) standing along side Graham, who gave us a glimpse into his extensive knowledge of wines.

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On the left a Rosé and on the right is a dry White Wine We have not tasted these before but both are highly recommended so I shall let you know in a future blog.

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Graham and Damon also own Planches and Plonk which is a cheese and wine bar that can be found at 34 Rue Jacques Manchotte. All produce is made by local, independent producers. Again well worth a visit to enjoy a glass or two of excellent wine and a selection of their gorgeous cheeses. Or you can stay longer in their bed and breakfast accommodation where you can explore more of Belves and the Perigord region.

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Terre Sauvage.

This is the recently opened Terre Sauvage shop which is also situated on the main shopping street in Belves.

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It is where a local artist displays his work. I particularly like the skill which is evident in the animal and bird creations on display, made from recycled metal and you can buy at a reasonable price.

The artist has captured the birds brilliantly in these two works of art.

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Plonk and Plus.

Planches et Plonk, the fabulous cheese and wine bar in Belves have recently opened Plonk & Plus, a wine cellar in Belves central square. Selling great value delicious wines from local vineyards and artisan beer. Perfect for your barbecue, lunch or dinner parties or a glass or two while relaxing in the gorgeous sunshine. Or why not a bottle or two for that perfect present.

Looking good in his Medieval outfit in the new wine cellar.

A large selection of quality wines to choose from

Whatever your choice you will know that the bottle will have been selected by the two experienced owners, Graham and Damon,.who have a very good knowledge of wines and are always ready to advise and help you with your choice.

An artistic display of local artisan beers.

We had to stop and have a glass of wine in Planches et Plonk. Love the Medieval outfits.

Remember this is the fabulous cheese and wine bar in the centre of Belves offering a high quality of food and service. Also, they offer bed and breakfast accommodation and gourmet breaks.

Lastly, two more pictures from the Medieval Day in Belves.

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Stories told on stilts

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Planches and Plonk.

Are delivering orders within Belves and on orders of thirty euro or more within twenty km for free. It is well worth a look at their very tasty cheese and charcuterie platters which are available in different sizes. Also available is a large selection of wines and beers .

Graham and Damon.

 
Also, watch out for Planches and Plonk on the English television show A New Life In The Sun, on Channel 4, at 5 o’clock (French time) on a Monday. We watched the first programme and it was brilliant so will definitely follow the rest of the story in following episodes.