Some French treasures.

[Big Ben]

Thought I would share some pictures I took over the last week, had a few days over at the old dears. The Correze has quite dramatic scenery compared to where we are in the Charente, and we came across some interesting stuff hiding in the woods.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Turns out they were all part of the Abbey at Aubazine and as the other half loves her history think we will be going back to find out some more.

[sloth]

Looks stunning, makes me want to get away though!

[Stephen Blair]

Cracking pics!

 

What's the water feature?

[Big Ben]

What's the water feature?

 

There is a canal that was built for the monks to bring fresh water to the abbey and this is where it comes out. The main abbey which is mainly in ruins is just across the road from the water feature.

[ArthurBottlesworth]

I fancy retiring down there, but some of it is too rural for me......its a big big country

[Big Ben]

It is a big country, but thats what I love. Plenty of space for everyone. And it does mean you have to travel further for work.

[NFG]

Hi

 

Some nice shots there, bit like the Lott valley which we often visit.

 

We are in the southern Vendee so not far away

 

N

[ArthurBottlesworth]

How is life out there?

Stayed in bellac last year, loved countryside but towns too depressing with all those closed shops .....

Think I need to be further south but open to suggestions

[Big Ben]

Hi

 

Some nice shots there, bit like the Lott valley which we often visit.

 

We are in the southern Vendee so not far away

 

N

The Lot is next to Correze, just south of Brive I believe. It is nice round there.

Yes your not far from us, practically neighbours if the size of France is anything to go by.

[Big Ben]

How is life out there?

Stayed in bellac last year, loved countryside but towns too depressing with all those closed shops .....

Think I need to be further south but open to suggestions

 

Life out here is great, know of quite a lot of expats who have moved back but they seem to be the ones who keep to their little groups of Brits. Its what you make it I guess.

Most French towns seem to have that deserted feeling, especially at lunch time when they are like ghost towns.

We live on the edge of town, but there seems to always be something going on, plus we have Angouleme 30mins north or Bordeaux 50mins south. Two big towns with plenty going on.