A New Cafe in Daglan.

Fabrice le Chef who owns and runs the excellent La Cantine restaurant in the centre of Daglan village across from the Marie, has now expanded his business to incorporate L’Annexe, a new cafe and bar which will offer a selection of snacks including tapas, burgers, pizzas and salads on the spot or to take away. The cafe has been granted a licence IV, meaning you can drop in for an alcoholic beverage or cocktail without ordering food. L’Annexe is expected to open later this week

.L’Annexe is to be found opposite what was once Le Thé Vert at the South East entrance to the village on the main (D60) road which leads to St Pompom.

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A selection of snacks and drinks

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Just picture collecting your food and drinks and sitting outside in the shade or gorgeous sunshine at the rear of the cafe.

L’Annexe

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And Then It Rained!

This year has seen the greatest rain fall in the Daglan area for quite a few years. Last Monday morning as we drove through La Roque Gageac we where shocked to see the high water level of the River Dordogne which was over the banks of the river inundating the car parks and picnic area. It was so near to the shops that the owners were hurrying to retrieve their stock before it was ruined. Today I was told that the water level has reached the shops that line the main road and that in some places it is about waist high. Because of this the D703 at La Roque Gegeac is closed until further notice.

At Castlenaud this morning all of the picnic area is now under water.
 

The statue is on a high plinth which is being slowly being submerged under the river.
 

This picture gives an insight into the water level, as the island sinks below the waves.
 

The D53 road leading from Castelnaud to to Milandes is closed due to flooding.
 

Leaving Castlenaude over the bridge along the D57 is also impassible due to the flooding which is from right to left from the extremely flooded fields.
 

This picnic and barbecue area has been transformed into a lake.
 

One of the camp sites near Daglan that are under water.
 

There is, I am sorry to say, more rain forecast for the next few days. But on a positive note it can not rain forever, Spring will be here and the water will dissipate but up to then does anyone have a canoe!
 

For further information look at France Bleu.
 
 

Nouveau Brocante.

It is always great to see a new shop being opened in Daglan and this one is no exception. If you have been to Daglan before you may have visited the hat shop in the village. Sorry to say that it closed down recently. However, we now have a brocante to take its place. Which is run by Beatrice who lives in Daglan and who you may have seen at the market selling her gorgeous Capim Dourado (golden grass) jewelry.

The Brocante is opposite the Château on the Rue de la Republique, the main road that meanders through the village.
 

Once inside you are greeted by Beatrice who will show you around or you can tour around the various antiques yourself. First for me was the jewelry which can be found on the left as you enter the building. Very nice indeed and at a good price.
 

Chairs, tables, brass ornaments and lamps are on the right.
 

A very unusual dancing ballerina in a bottle caught my eye.
 

Vintage clothes, shoes etc. are at the back of the brocante.

Plus, as an extra bonus you can order cold drinks and sit outside in the garden to enjoy.

Well worth a look or two.
 
 

The Night Watchman

A new masterpiece by Lou. Dussol is to be found in Daglan at the entrance to the gites just before you turn left into the village. So if you are driving from Castelenaud keep a look out for the statue of the watchman holding his lantern as you enter Daglan, it is superb.

His statues are amazing when you think that they are created from dead trees, using a chainsaw, axe and carving tools. By looking at a piece of wood, its form, contours and changing colours he can envisage the sculpture within.

The Night Watchman, waiting to guide people to their gites.
 

You can also find his work in the school playground, in front of the library, in the small vineyard in the square at the southern entrance to the village and in the village centre.
 

An Update On Fluffy.

He is very well, looking much thinner after his ordeal but improving each day that passes.

 
 

News :

The 8 à Huit in Daglan will be closed from 6th to 8th May, reopening 9th
 
 

Events :

 
 

Terre Sauvage.

Unfortunately Christine cannot write a blog this week due to swelling around her eyes so this one comes from Paul. Chris has seen two doctors and had x-rays to eliminate alleges and sinus problems, she will be seeing an eye specialist next week. So we are keeping fingers crossed that normal service can be will soon be resumed and all will be well before the Daglan Spring Flower Festival and Sarlat Chocolate Festival in 2 weeks time.

Yesterday we popped into Belves, on our return we stopped for a few moments to admire the amazing sculptures at Terre Sauvage in Vaurez.

Their recycled creations are made entirely by hand from recycled metal drums, car body and refrigerator panels.

Elephants, giraffes, rhinos, boar, horses, birds and more can be found in the garden of Laurent Picherit. Here are a few examples of his wonderful work.

A Stag
 

A Peacock
 

The menagerie including a galloping turkey and a prancing horse.
 
 

News

The 8 à Huit in Daglan will be closed 9th and 10th March
 

Events