Morning Near Monflanquin
Idyllic morning view of Monflanquin, looking south from a hilltop vineyard.
Afternoon Near Monflanquin
Idyllic afternoon view of Monflanquin, looking south from a hilltop vineyard.
Evening Near Monflanquin
Idyllic evening view of Monflanquin, looking south from a hilltop vineyard.
Monflanquin Perspective
St. Andrews church, and the home of Edward, the Black Prince (1330-1375), stand out in the Monflanquin village square.
Morning in the Valley
Looking down from Monflanquin after sunrise
Late Summer Harvest Near Monflanquin
It doesn't get more French countryside than this.
Bonjour, Baguette!
Baguette lives across the street. He lets me pet him, if he thinks I might feed him.
Pollination Station
Both the bee and the spider are happy to be in this sunflower field, near Monflanquin.
Sunflowers' Last Hurrah
The last day before the sunflowers turn down their heads and close up shop, near Monflanquin.
Monflanquin Carrerot
One of the many tunnel-like passageways between the streets of the bastide.
Château de Gavaudun
Very close to both Biron and Monflanquin, this castle is unique in its rather primitive beauty and buccolic surroundings.
Château de Gavaudun II
Another Monflanquin Carrerot
This one seems a bit more interesting.
Make Way, Peasants!
The annual Medieval Fest returns to Monflanquin.
Giant Chess Match
At the Monflanquin Medieval Fest
Medieval Barbecue
At the Monflanquin Medieval Fest, where the peasants, serfs, and lords love their pork.
Market Day in Villaréal
It's olive season in southern France!
Thursday Night Snails I
Preparing snails at the Thursday evening market in Monflanquin.
Thursday Night Snails II
Add the finishing touches to snails served at the Thursday evening market in Monflanquin.
Thursday Night Snails III
Serving snails at the Thursday evening market in Monflanquin.
Château Roquefére
Just outside of Monflanquin is this hidden gem of an anceint chateau.
