Colombier Marché

It was “Victory in Europe” Day today and a public holiday so almost every village has a marché. We decided to go to Colombier, just south of Bergerac near Monbazillac. The organisers advertised that there would be 400 stallholders but we’re sure there were more. We parked in a field beside the vines and walked into the village.

A cast of thousands ( or at least hundreds)

It took us three and a half hours to check out all the stalls, dodging strollers, dogs on leads, groups stopping to chat in the middle of the path and hundreds of others spending the morning doing the same thing.

Hiding amongst the garden pots...

A bit worm eaten but still looking good...

Any takers ?

It doesn’t matter how many marches you go to, there is always something you haven’t seen before. Any ideas what these two things do ???

It was the best marché so far this year and we bought lots of little things , mainly for ourselves.

Have come to the conclusion that the shopping trolley is a good idea for these events. Walking for hours with a basket and arms full of goodies is exhausting. 

My new market basket ( only the tourists use that other style !)

Graham is reluctant to be seen in public with it, but sometimes it's the best option

We shall follow the french lead and take our trolley along too and get our own back on those with strollers and dogs on leads. Though some of the dogs are sooo cute !

Bon semaine mes amis