Category Archives: Local Markets

Frespech Marche’ Paysan

Each Friday during July and August there is a “peasant market” which is held in a pleasant plum orchtd near the village of Frespech.  There are picnic tables and one can take their own lunch or buy food etc. at the Marche’.   There is chicken barbequed on a string (a la ficelle), confit  canard, [...]

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Cahors and the Lot Valley

The Lot Valley with its Cahor wine region is about 30 minutes from La Taupe. Its appelation embraces a vigorous red wine made from Malbec and Tanat grapes among some others.  Since Cahors was founded on a 180 degree bend of the Lot by the Romans, wines have been made. here.  The Roman town was [...]

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A lovely bike ride near La Taupe

The hard core brought bikes.  They reported only seeing 3 cars in 30 miles of incomparable countryside.  They are, however, not going to be in the Tour de France this year. And don’t forget, if you’re looking for a vacation rental in France, you should stay with us.

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Activities near The Pigeonnier at La Taupe

Here are just some of the activities near La Taupe Golf Wines and wine country Swimming Bicycling Tennis  Summer Concerts and music festivals Country Walks Picturesque Villages Local Markets  Local cuisine Local Festivals (holidays-Music-Folk Arts and Crafts) Petanque The Lot Valley Christmas Markets Michelin starred restaurants (for hardcore “Foodies”). Historic buildings, churches, villages, ruins, castles, [...]

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