Daglan Fête Du Printemps.

People flocked to the Spring Flower Festival last Sunday, eager to immerse themselves in the array of plants, fruit trees, vines, and much more.

We made our way across the square, drawn by the smaller plants showcased for purchase. These delightful additions would soon find their place in the tubs adorning the front of our house and our courtyard,

The variety of plants and the kaleidoscope of colors on display never failed to exceed our expectations. Each specimen stood as a testament to the horticultural expertise and dedication of the growers, elevating the event to a standard of excellence that captivated and inspired all who attended.

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People were arriving all day to look and buy the plants which made the Festival a great success.

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The sun was shining on a really enjoyable day.

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This particular stand was very interesting, the porous pot containers are filled with water which you then place in your garden to slowly water the plants.

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Rose bushes and fruit trees were on display.

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The above is our box of flowers, ready to be planted. The little stick in the plastic cover is our new Muscat grape vine. Which we hope will produce grapes in one or two years time.

In events such as these, one cannot help but be reminded of the beauty and wonder that nature bestows upon us, and Daglan Fête Du Printemps serves as a celebration of this remarkable gift.

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Events:-
Garage Sale in Sergeac March 31^st
Egg Hunt in Marqueyssac March 31^st
Egg Hunt in Sarlat 1^st April
Cluedo Easter Treasure at Salignac-Eyviques 1^st April

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Fête Du Printemps

Spring is here and it is time once more for Daglan’s flower festival to be held on the 17^th March.

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A few pictures from last years flower festival so that you can get a glimpse of the variety of plants on offer.

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So come along and enjoy.

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Jardins de I’Imaginaire.

The Perigord has many different types of gardens that are open to the public, all of which are stunningly beautiful. This particular garden stands out as one of my favourites, it is stated in the guide ‘that it is a unique site in France’, and on our first visit I could see why.

Covering six hectares and thirteen gardens in the Perigord Noir, in the heart of the old town of Terrasson-Lavilledieu which over looks the Vezere Valley. These gardens created by landscape architect Kathryn Gustafson, show the art and imagination of humans from the Greek and Roman Periods. Which depict the element of water and wind, that interact with the plants to give a relaxed and meditative approach to the various gardens.

Roman fountain is to be found just before the entrance to the gardens.

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From the beginning of the route is a golden ribbon which is wrapped around the trees and leads you up higher and higher through a tunnel towards the first of the gardens.

This is a magical garden of Perigord stone and forest, It was once believed to be the home of elf’s and other creatures of the forest. I of course had an image of the elf’s from the Hobbit and Lord of the Rings, well they are gardens of the imagination.

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The green theatre is based on the Greek and Roman open theatres, which over looks the town of Terrasson -Lavilledieu.

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Further along you can choose to walk down the stone steps to the rose garden or walk through the fountains. Here you can sit and mediate among the fragrant roses.

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Paul and I decided to meander through the fountains which was wonderful and cooling on a hot day.

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Waterfalls cascade down from the top of the stone wall and disappear underneath the footpath.

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Events:-

Belves air Show 15^th August.

53^rd Antiques Fair 19^th and 20^th August Villefranche – du-Perigord.

Relive the twenties and become spectators or actors at the Marquise, Sarlat on the 15^th and 22^nd of August.

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Daglan Spring Flower Festival.

Perennial and annual flower market, aromatic and aquatic plants, tropical flowers, organic plants, vines, trees, shrubs, truffle oaks, roses, fruit trees, plus many more, were all on display at the annual Daglan Spring Flower Festival today.

Crowds of people gathered to view, smell and buy what was on offer.

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Not only a flower festival. This honey I can strongly recommend it is delicious.

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An amazing variety of plants.

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This person makes sculptures out of recycled material.

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Open all day, it was well worth a visit.

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Quit a few unusual plants.

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I just had to buy.

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Fête Du Printemps, Daglan.

On a bright Spring morning the Daglan Flower Festival returned in all of its glory with added extras?

Here are a few photographs of just a few of the colourful displays of trees, roses, herbs etc. that we observed as we walked around the village last Sunday morning.

Cherry blossom, fruit trees and many more were all on display.

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Alongside the Marie.

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Spring vegetables, tomato plants, herbs and flowers.

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You could also buy machinery to lighten the load of the gardening experience.

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A brilliant idea was the introduction of banners around the village. This particular one was displayed next to our local potter who was selling various pots for plants.

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Here is his shop on the road through Daglan. On the right of the picture was information about Daglan wild life and the Perigord which was a very interesting and informative.

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The Place de la Liberté taken soon after the fete opened, even so early you can see how busy it was.

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We did buy from this particular stall the vibrant colour were just too tempting to miss.

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Another purchase was a climbing red rose. So keep your fingers crossed for a gorgeous display of roses.

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