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Whats on in and around Rochechouart, Limousin - Events 2011
There is so much going on around Videix and Rochechouart in Limousin, S W France, but it is very hard to find the information. Here I've started to gather some of the events together in an on-going article. Please feel free to add to it.
0 commentsBrantome - The Story of Stone
Brantome is classified as one of the most beautiful villages in France. Situated in the Dordogne, it is an ancient town surrounded by water and entered by five bridges. It has been called the Venice of the Perigord.
3 commentsWhat is a Tagine, (or Tajine) Pot?
A tajine, or tagine pot is a north African clay cooking pot with an attractive and distinctive shape. Tajine pots were traditionally used by nomads to cook stews over charcoal fires. Should you buy a tajine pot or would an ordinary casserole do just as well?
5 commentsVideix, A Village in S W France in Words and Pictures
Videix is a charming hamlet deep in the heart of S W France. It is exactly half way between Limoges and Angouleme and, near the lakes of the Haute-Charente, it is an ideal family holiday destination. Only ten minutes from the medieval town of Rochechouart and half an hour from Saint Junien and La Rochechefoucauld.
9 commentsGalerie dix-neuf, Saint Mathieu, Limousin, France
Galerie dix-neuf in Saint Mathieu, Limousin, France is a private studio space owned by Bob and Pat Middleton. The village of Saint Mathieu is about fifteen minutes from Rochechouart and Les Trois Chenes chambres d'hotes and gites at Videix.
0 commentsTagine Pot versus French Casserole for Cooking Chicken
Do you need a tajine pot to cook tajines? I tested the tagine and the French Casserole and as far as I could tell the food was the same. Where the tajine pot wins is in presentation, exoticism and romance.
1 commentFrench castles The Chateau of Montbrun, France
The chateau or castle of Montbrun is on the Route of King Richard the Lionheart. It is near the village of Dournazac, Limousin near the Dordogne border. It is about thirty minutes from Les Trois Chenes Bed and Breakfast at Videix. The rich history and beautiful countryside, forests and lakes make this area perfect for family holidays.
4 commentsMushrooms from the Wild
Autumn is the time for mushrooms in Limousin, France, but is it safe to eat them? Last year we picked baskets of this delicious wild harvest from the fields around Les Trois Chenes Bed and Breakfast, Videix and made mushroom tarts, soups, cassaroles and so much more!
0 commentsLearn to Paint in France
Learn to Paint in in France in beautiful Limousin, S W France. The painting holidays at Les Trois Chenes are suitable for beginners and more advanced students. On our painting courses you can learn the basics of painting and drawing and have a relaxing vacation at the same time so why don't you treat yourself to an art break in France?
8 commentsYour French Holiday: Southwest France, The Dordogne Region
A great holiday region, the Dordogne in southwest France offers castles, kayaking, canoeing, cooking courses, art, bicycling, camping, caves, cave drawings, outdoor markets,and much more. The living is good with lots of bed and breakfasts, inexpensive hotels, restaurants offering local foods from delicacies to delicious stews. Medieval cities in good repair like Sarlat and Domme are easy to visit as are the vineyards around Bergerac. Bordeaux with its magnificent vineyards and their chateaux is
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