Sunflowers & Summer Night Markets in South West France
Right now in SW France the sunflowers are beginning to come out and the fields are ablaze with yellow. Some of them are still quite small and others are the size of dinner plates!! Driving around this wonderful part of France where I have lived for 16 years I am never ceased to be amazed by the beauty of these flowers. They are planted as seeds and when fully grown all face the same way – south east to the sun; hence Tournesol (turn to the sun). In this hilly yet fertile region the sunflowers are a part of South West France as is the Eiffel Tower to Paris.
Now turn your minds to the fabulous night markets that have just started in the South West and the area where I live. Most of these markets are held on Saturdays but a few are held mid week so the holidaymakers on a weeks holiday do not miss out on all the fun.
The one that I go to nearly every Wednesday is at St Maurin the Lot et Garonne. The centre of the village is taken over by stalls selling bread, pancakes, salads, pizza, barbequed meats and of course the local wine!! Long lines of trestle tables are laid out in the centre with the stalls dotted around the outside. There is always a band which gets things going and it really is like a street party. The popularity of St Maurin night market and others has grown over the past couple of years and anyone who visits my area will be sure of a warm welcome!!
Why not call us now and ask about our luxury properties waiting to be discovered. If you would like to speak to a specialist on a French villa holiday or where best to visit, do visit this site on line : http://www.qualityvillas.com/ and contact our office or email us.
Gill Woolsgrove
Area Manager
France & Morocco
Right now in SW France the sunflowers are beginning to come out and the fields are ablaze with yellow. Some of them are still quite small and others are the size of dinner plates!! Driving around this wonderful part of France where I have lived for 16 years I am never ceased to be amazed by the beauty of these flowers. They are planted as seeds and when fully grown all face the same way – south east to the sun; hence Tournesol (turn to the sun). In this hilly yet fertile region the sunflowers are a part of South West France as is the Eiffel Tower to Paris.
Now turn your minds to the fabulous night markets that have just started in the South West and the area where I live. Most of these markets are held on Saturdays but a few are held mid week so the holidaymakers on a weeks holiday do not miss out on all the fun.
The one that I go to nearly every Wednesday is at St Maurin the Lot et Garonne. The centre of the village is taken over by stalls selling bread, pancakes, salads, pizza, barbequed meats and of course the local wine!! Long lines of trestle tables are laid out in the centre with the stalls dotted around the outside. There is always a band which gets things going and it really is like a street party. The popularity of St Maurin night market and others has grown over the past couple of years and anyone who visits my area will be sure of a warm welcome!!
Why not call us now and ask about our luxury properties waiting to be discovered. If you would like to speak to a specialist on a French villa holiday or where best to visit, do visit this site on line : http://www.qualityvillas.com/ and contact our office or email us.
Gill Woolsgrove
Area Manager
France & Morocco
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