Art Holiday Accommodation in SW France Details

Tuesday 20 June 2017

JIM’S PAINTING TRIP TO FRANCE JUNE, 2017


THIS IS A 13TH CENTURY MILL IN GASCONY.

At the moment it’s full of Americans. There are eleven of them. From Texas. Painters and holidaymakers.  Enjoying the sights and sounds of southwest France, and of course the amazing French food. Strawberries, cherries and melons are in season at the moment.
So here are some of them just after they arrived.
Team shot outside the Mill with the medieval bridge in the background.


On the first night it was Eddie and Judy’s anniversary. Here they are with a "50 years is a long time" cake.


50 years deserves a souvenir 
Eddie and Eric solving the world’s problems.


Tracy and Eric Junior hard at work.


Guess who dropped his napkin.


Our meal at the duck farm, Contes d’Albret.


Jim and EJ - some tips about composition.


Jim and Mo planning a painting.


Lunch at the Chateau le Frechou


Maya and a pigeonnier.


Dinner at the Mill


Rebecca admiring Rick’s work.


Sandy and Judy in the Orangerie at the Chateau of Le Frechou.


Later: a quick walk around Nerac.
PS For more information on painting holidays in France - for families or small groups of friends - please click here.  

JIM’S PAINTING WEEK IN FRANCE

MORE PICTURES IN THE PHOTO ALBUM

Team shot with the Three Musketeers in Condom

Picnic lunch after painting at Blaziert

Breakfast at the Mill

Team shot at funny road sign

Lunch at the Duck Farm

Still enjoying that cake

The entrance to Fources - a 12 century watch tower

Painting in the cloisters at La Romieu

The Music Festival in Mézin and eating with the locals

JIM’S PAINTING WEEK IN FRANCE - LA FIN

Jim's demo at Le Bastard Hotel in the hilltop town of Lectoure (yes - that really is the hotel's name - promise it is). 
Becky (taking a photo) and Judy and Sandy hard at work (in their respective ways) on the terrace at Le Bastard.

Team pic taken by reporter from La Depeche, the local newspaper.


The evening of the last Friday at the Mill, and the traditional crit of all the work produced during the week.
Finally, bon voyage y’all. Have a safe trip. Hope to see you again sometime. 
Adichatz et au revoir. 



PS For more information on painting holidays in France - for families or small groups of friends - please click here.









1 comment:

  1. Thanks Ray great pictures. Enjoyed our time there this year!!!! jim

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