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Dish du jour — 24/05/2013
It’s been more than a month since I reviewed a meal at Daglan’s own Le Petit Paris, so it’s time for another look. In this posting, I’m going to display a total of four dishes, but I’m showing them in … Continue reading
Champagne Day, with all the trimmings
Champagne is almost an essential for my wife and me on those “special” days — Christmas, New Year’s Eve, birthdays, and so on. And it’s hard to imagine a day more special than the 25th anniversary of our marriage, which … Continue reading
Posted in Life in southwest France, French food, Restaurants in the Dordogne, Wine
Tagged 25th anniversary, anniversary, Armagnac, baba, brébis cheese, Champagne, Chateau les Combes, Daglan, foie gras, food, G.H. Mumm, Kir Royale, La Goutte Noire, Laurent-Perrier Brut, le Bistro d'en Face, le petit paris, Le Vieux Logis, Lussac-Saint-Emilion, michelin starred restaurant, Mumm Cordon Rouge, navarin of lamb, Pomerol, rain, red mullet, restaurants, rouget, silver jewelry, Sophie Arnaud, strawberries, sturgeon, white asparagus
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Before and after: From apéros to cycling
Apéros, which is a shortened version of apéritifs, is probably best translated as “cocktails and appetizers” or “drinkies.” An invitation to apéros is a French tradition that we quite like, and my wife and I often indulge — either as … Continue reading
We tackle the Shark, and win!
What is a person to do when it’s yet another rainy day in the Greater Daglan Area? For us, the gloomy weather on Saturday morning was just right for staying indoors and doing battle with our new rowing machine, which … Continue reading
A foodie discovery in Périgueux
Yesterday we were off to Périgueux, capital of the département of the Dordogne, for some shopping and errands. Périgueux lies about 90 kilometres (or 55 miles) north and west of Daglan, and getting there is a lovely drive, through gently … Continue reading
Posted in French food, Life in southwest France, Restaurants in France, Restaurants in the Dordogne, Travels in and out of France, Wine
Tagged cabillaud, Daglan, desserts, entrées, fish dishes, foie gras, food, Le Grain de Sel, le petit paris, maigre, merlu, Monbazillac, panna cotta, Perigueux, restaurants, Sancerre, Sarlat, seafood, strawberries, tarte au citron, terrine de foie gras
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Experiencing “le pont” in full swing
For some reason, I’d never fully experienced the French tradition of “making the bridge,” or faire le pont. I knew what it was, of course, but somehow had never really felt its full effect. Until today, that is. When the … Continue reading
Keeping the home fires burning
Here we are, more than a week into May, and there is still a touch of coolness in Daglan’s air. So just to be on the safe side, to make sure that our house’s stone walls don’t cool down too … Continue reading
Posted in Life in southwest France, Weather in the Dordogne
Tagged cold weather, Daglan, Dordogne weather, firewood, rain, weather, winter, wood burner, wood fire
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A real jewel of Daglan
You may have missed la Goutte Noire on previous visits to Daglan — maybe even walked right past it — but you shouldn’t miss it now. This lovely shop, featuring hand-made silver chain jewelry and semi-precious stones, is now well … Continue reading
The tricolour over Daglan
Today is the 8th of May, and it’s a national holiday in France. Huit Mai, as it’s known, marks Victory in Europe day, which took place 68 years ago. Each year, when we’ve been in the village, my wife Jan … Continue reading
From ghost town to boom town
A belvedere is a building or other structure that’s been placed to take advantage of a beautiful view. In Domme, just 10 kilometres or so from downtown Daglan, Le Belvedere is the place to be if you’re looking for a … Continue reading
Posted in Cafés in France, Flora and fauna, Holidays in France, Life in southwest France, Restaurants in the Dordogne, Tourist attractions, Weather in the Dordogne
Tagged Daglan, Domme, dordogne river, Dordogne weather, La Roque-Gageac, Le Belvedere, limestone hills, nature, plants, restaurants, viewpoints, views, weather
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