Monthly Archives: April 2016

Let The Season begin!

Posted on April 30, 2016 by loren24250

Tomorrow is the 1st of May, and with May comes the real beginning of The Season in Daglan — the start of the annual flood of vacationers that reaches its peak in July and August. And today, Saturday, was the first … Continue reading →

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Chuffed? C’est nous!

Posted on April 25, 2016 by loren24250

The Anglophones who live full-time or most of the year in Daglan are feeling pretty chuffed today. And well we might. Yesterday’s lunch for the Club de l’Amitié (Friendship Club) was a major success, and it was all planned, prepared and … Continue reading →

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Daglan goes Anglo (a bit)

Posted on April 22, 2016 by loren24250

Just in case you were starting to dream of lunch in Daglan this Sunday with some Carbonnade avec ses légumes, pâte feuilletée et purée de pommes de terre — I’m sorry. You’re too late. Believe it or not, the Club de … Continue reading →

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Some April activities and antics

Posted on April 17, 2016 by loren24250

It’s not really warm here yet, but neither is it cold. So the number of activities seems to be picking up throughout the Greater Daglan Area, the GDA. Here’s a look at some of them. Yesterday (Saturday) was the 40th running … Continue reading →

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That wine from Garopapilles, and other follow-ups

Posted on April 9, 2016 by loren24250

Today’s post will provide a few follow-ups to various bits and bites from the Greater Daglan Area. Let’s start with the restaurant in Bordeaux with the tongue-twisting name of Garopapilles. My wife Jan and I were in Bordeaux on March … Continue reading →

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