Day 19: Relaxing times in Beaumont-du-Périgord

Margot says:

Beaumont-du-Périgord is a wonderful place to relax. Yesterday and today the temperature has been around 30-33 degrees celsius.

Our accommodation at Moulin de la Ville is set in 5 acres of beautiful woodlands and gardens. Glorious heady weather - days of wine and roses. Perfect weather for not doing too much. Just meandering around from tiny village to tiny village or just lazing in the afternoon sun on the expansive lush green lawn under the tall trees. The stream rippling and the wind gently moving the silver poplar leaves.

There are ducks that wander up in early evening (rescued by the owners of Moulin de la Ville when their mother went missing) and despite much encouragement to return to the wild they keep returning to the coop every night.

We are told there are wild boars nearby, yet to be seen and likewise the deer in the next field.

This is a romantic country, particularly in this region - the light is gentle and there is a painting around every corner. The romance comes through in this lovely language. How much better does it sound to attend a vide grenier instead of a car boot sale! We attended one this morning in the normally very quiet village of Saint Capraise de la Lalinde. The village is situated on the canal de 2 mers which is the continuation of the canal du midi.

We are apt to take lots of back roads and in doing so today we came upon the magical sight of Château de Bannes, high on a hill with goats gamboling on the lower fields. Coincidentally, this is where the son of Sue (Moulin de la Ville) was married with the fairytale wedding continuing with the reception at Moulin de la Ville.