יום רביעי, 13 באוגוסט 2014

Villeréal - France


Villeréal is a Bastide (city from the Middle Age time) in the South-Ouest of France, in the department of Lot-et-Garonne, near Toulouse. The city was created in 1267 and you can enjoy there the old market hall in the center of the city, surrendered by medieval buildings with "colombages" and the tall gothic church, Notre-Dame…
We spent 1 week in july in Villeréal, invited by very good friends who invited us as well to the great summer activities that the city provides for the habitants and the big amount of tourists… 
We went to the markets of course, the great occasion to test the amazing gastronomic specialties from the area, including great wines. 
We enjoyed the annual Bodéga, the city center is filled with groups of music, all kinds of styles and the sound mixture is also sometimes very interesting! People can buy food and eat all together on tables located all around the hall, they seemed very happy, as I was. This year was the 20th birthday of this event, a good excuse to enjoy twice more the wine and the music.
We also went to spend an evening at the hippodrome where they perform trotting races. We can bet on the horses and scream to encourage them during the dinner, again a great occasion to enjoy life in France !

The church Notre-Dame in Villeréal



The church Notre-Dame from the side
Inside the big hall, an ancient stair in the middle


During the Bodéga



During the trotting races

During the trotting races

Trying some new tools




3 תגובות:

  1. ,wow, you're having fun, girl! this place looks like a real gem
    and your as always funny and colorful sketches give us an opportunity to be a bit you on your vacation!
    please keep on sketching and post more for us, miss you!

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  2. I love the colors and the atmosphere
    what a fun and colorful post! :)

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  3. Thanks for your support ! Every day a different tool for a different mood ! This area of France is very inspiring for architecture, people and nature (not only wine and food as I suggest it in the post… :-) I'll meet you soon for doodling moments shared in good company

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