And from Paris, we take the train right through the country, Bordeaux, Toulouse, Carcassonne, and finally get to our July 'home' in Limoux. How do you describe heaven on earth? This little, quiet (but not sleepy) french village, with hundreds of years of history - breathtaking scenery of the vineyards, churches, bridges over the River Aude - a sense of permanence and pride in their welcome, the residents here have made us feel very welcome! Janet and I are using our french everyday - most of it is decipherable! Quel joie! Quel ville!
The winery just down the road from our villa - a daily visit to pick up their wonderful blanquette - sparkling white wine - which is made here. We found a bottle waiting for us in our villa when we arrived.
View from the kitchen window - Jen watering the lavendar and honeysuckle in the garden - missing Qualicum gardens...
Down the narrow, gorgeous streets - all with 3 or 4-story high buildings, with painted shutters, towards the village square, La Place De Republiques.
The statue in the centre of the square, et une biere pour les visiteurs...
They left a shopping bag for us, as we shop everyday for the unbelievable tasting local cheeses and sausage - 15 minute walk from the villa into the village.
Our first dinner a villa! Sante!
Looking out the kitchen window to the back garden and courtyard where we sunbathe!
Fresh baguette - can you say 'heaven'?
Standing on the pont vieux over the River Aude
With a long 'honk' in the morning, we race to the bottom of the drive to catch the boulangerie truck - door to door service of fresh baguette, pain and sweetbreads.... just in time for coffee!
Down another street in Limoux to the village square - on the right is where Meg got her haircut - very francais!
And now, on the train from Paris to Limoux, where we will spend most of summer - with trips planned to Spain and Italy coming up!
Sante!
Toasting our 'legal' daughter in France! (found out later that the legal drinking age is actually 18 here - was 16 last year.... - ah well, Sarah wasn't crazy about the red wine anyways...!)
Arriving at Gare de Limoux, we made it!
Train travel is our favourite way to travel and see the country around us! Very comfortable train from Paris to Carcassonne.
Our fearless travel companions!
Our fearless travel companions!
Grapes anyone?
Vineyards as far as the eye can see, blue skies, and the occasional 10th century castle mixed in for good measure...
Bob at the boulangerie truck - Pierette is her name!
Front of our villa, Les Lauriers, (the laurels)
Bienvenue @ Limoux!
Bienvenue @ Limoux!
1 comment:
It looks like you guys are having the time of your life! We can't wait to hear all the stories!
We're sending you lots of loves!
Love,
Tracy, Pete, and Lucy
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