Saturday 12 October 2013

Figeac

Today I saw the first grapevine. I think this means we are approaching the wine region of Cahors:

I am now in the busy town of Figeac. 
It is a change to be in a town again. Even Conques was small and is a historical monument rather than a real town. Many of the villages I have passed through have been very quiet with very few people around. I think there have been more cows than people in my photos so far.

Figeac is the home town of the person who deciphered the Rosetta Stone and there is a large museum here devoted to that. I'm staying here tomorrow instead of walking, so I might go to that museum, as well as looking at the Saturday market here.
Soon I have to decide how far I can get in the remaining time. It will be either Cahors or Moissac.
In the meantime, I have seen that Chateau Cardboard is alive and well here:

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5 comments:

  1. Anonymous10:49 am, October 12, 2013

    Wine not milk your pilgrimage for all it's worth? Chris

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  2. Tonia Marshall8:19 pm, October 12, 2013

    That cafe looks perfect for a glass of wine, a slice of cake and some people watching!

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    1. Paul8:54 pm, October 12, 2013

      It's raining today, but I'll go out now and try some people watching. The forecast for the next few days is not too bad; a bit of rain but warmer (20 degrees)

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  3. Anonymous9:06 pm, October 13, 2013

    Elke streek heeft andere wijn; Cahors is een beetje koppig. Toch veel plezier met het zoeken naar de juiste fles en gezelschap. Hou het droog buiten maar niet binnen. Sante.

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