As night falls the Christmas tree brings its sparkle of light to the village square.
All ready for the festive season.
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With twinkling lights sending out their glow.
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The village supermarket has its own fabulous Noël scene.
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With a special place for children to send their letters to Santa.
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If you drive around the Daglan area you will be in for a big surprise! I do love solving mysteries but this one I think is a mystery just for this area, but I could be wrong. Upside down road signs are everywhere. Could this be for low flying aircraft, some kind of fun test, or just to make drivers and pedestrians look at the signs? Who knows! It certainly made Paul and I look and take a few pictures. If you know please tell us.
Two out of three.
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Just two here.
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For the maximum of four.
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We also noticed the village signs for Cénac-et-Saint-Julien were upside down but didn’t take a picture.
There could be a lot more upside down village signs so have a go and see how many you can find.
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Event:-Sarlat Christmas Market starts on the 9th December at 5pm.
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The highlight of the Fete is always the parade on the Sunday afternoon. With so many months of preparation undertaken each year in order to produce a magnificent show.
As the above shows, the costumes and artistry was of a very high standard.
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This year the theme was “En Liberté”, there were many floats representing movies based on freedom. So I thought that it would be great fun for you to look at the selection of pictures and guess what movie each float was representing.
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Event:-
22nd August Outdoor Cinema Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. Rouffignac -Saint-Cernin-de Reilhac.
Paul and I can highly recommend the new cafe and bijouterie that has opened in the village of Daglan. Take a walk down the main road and stop for hot or cold drinks, snacks or crêpes. Crêpes are served with a variety of fillings and next week there will be a different special filling every day. Delicious cakes and cookies which are all hand made from local ingredients, can be eaten at the café or to take home.
There is also a display of gorgeous porcelain hand made jewellery and objects that I am very tempted with, so light weight and very artistic. Plus works of art on the wall.
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Galette and Porcelaine.
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Inside, showing cakes, cookies and a variety of drinks.
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Excellent friendly service.
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Very talented artist with amazing jewellery and objects.
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A must to go to for the local villagers and visitors who come to see our lovely village.
Well done, it is just what the village needs. We will certainly pop in again.
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Events:-
Castelnaud: Spectacle Nocturne where you will be transported to 1590. July 10th to August 25. You need a reservation for the night show which starts at 8.30.
Also, at Castlenaud from July 9th to 25th August, every day except Sunday is the Medieval Show which starts at 11.30 am.
Marqueyssac: Candlelight Evenings every Thursday night through July and August, will be hosting various musical artists. Tickets are only available on line.
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We do love the tradition of Halloween in our village, from the buying of chocolate treats, the decoration of our home, to the evening of the trick or treat children who emerge from the gloom of night to give us all a freight.
Pointed hats and winged bats, ghosts and goblins too. In the mood for a scare? Go door to door if you dare.
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Unfortunately it did start to rain but this did not damper the excitement of the children. Well done you look amazing.
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The downpour increased so it was time for warmer clothing. Bless them, I am sure that the collection bags are getting bigger this year.
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Time to dress for heavy downpours of rain but still looking good and scary.
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This last knock at the door did make me jump. Monsters stalking through the night.
Are you sure you are prepared? Tonight is not for the easily scared. Creatures roam on the very night.
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Our French Dream 