The Vendage

 

 

 

I visited some local vineyards during the harvesting of the grapes. These photos show the very beginning of the wine making process.

Early autumn

 

 

 

The leaves are changing colour and starting to fall. The wild cyclamen are so pretty growing aroung the tree trunks.

Local views

 
 
 
Whilst driving to Gracay we stopped to take a couple of photos. The countryside around here is so relaxing and beautiful.
The old, leaning tree is actually in Gracay.

 
 
Buildings in Blois. The first is a shoe repairer. Blois is a beautiful city with pavement bars, a pedestrianised area and many shops.The chateau is almost in the centre of the town and is well worth a visit. There is also an interesting Museum of Magic here.

 
Oysters (huitres) are excellent at this time of year. These were on sale in the Friday street market at Contres.

St. Gilles Croix de vie

 
 
 
 
What a perfect day we spent here.

Bretignolles sur Mer

 
 
 
 
Mum, Jane and I spent a fantastic week on the Vendee. These photos are of a nearby beach and, of course, Rhythm the dog!
One day we had our lunch at a restaurant overlooking this beach...superb!