French Adventure 2015 Day 7

Blake & Taylor French Adventure 2015

Final Day Friday 5th June 2015

Toulouse Brocante.

Monument aux Morts

Some quiet contemplation in Cathedral St-Etienne

A short walk to the food markets.....

for our final lunch at Les Halles.

Next stop, Hotel d'Assezat Foundation Bemberg,

for a look into French history....

and impressionist art.

Back to the Chateau for a champagne toast and final delicious meal together,

all made possible by the wonderful staff at Chateau Dumas!  Thank you.

One last sleep before saying our farewells....

safe journey girls with the rest of your adventures in Europe!  See you soon B&T x

The Blake & Taylor French Adventure 2016 will be from 11 - 18 June

Taking bookings now for this next great adventure.

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French Adventure 2015 Day 6

Blake & Taylor French Adventure 2015

Day 6 Thursday 4 June 2015

Town of Cordes sur Ciel

Lets start at the bottom and work up to the top.

Nearly there.....

A few shopping stops along the way

and cobbled gardens.

A quite rest with a view before reaching the top.

Through the arch and finally.....

the breathtaking views.

Meander back down....

ready for lunch at Lou Canton.

Bon appetite!


And for the afternoon......

a visit to Charlotte's beautiful house in the country for dinner.

Of course a few drinks to start.

A sneak around the secret garden....

where a few friends are hiding.

Then settle down for a perfectly cooked meal.

Good Night.

French Adventure 2015 Day 5

Blake & Taylor French Adventure 2015

Day 5 Wednesday 3 June 2015

Off we go......

to the town of Cahors for the brocante and farmers markets.

A walk around the town.......

secret doorways.....

and hidden alleyways.

Always making friends along the way!

A stop for lunch......

then on to the Pont Valentre,

the UNESCO World Heritage site as part of the Santiago Pilgrim Ways.

View from the bridge.

With just enough time to squeeze in a little bit more shopping at Caussade hat factory.

Back to the Chateau for some champagne of course......

and a show and tell of everyones treasures.

Our day wouldn't be complete without a beautiful 3 course meal cooked by chef Charlotte.

French Adventure 2015 Day 4

Day 4 - 2 June 2015

Blake & Taylor French Adventure 2015

A day at the Chateau.

Busy bees in the workroom with a morning of craft.

Fabienne visits with her collection of vintage linens.

Someone else also enjoys the visit from Fabienne!

Laurent Zimmermann joins the Chateau for Champagne, cheese and bread tasting.

And finally a sunset dinner to end the day......