Welcome to Lot and Quercy Life! Bonjour et bienvenue! What a fantastic beginning to summer we're having here in the sunny Quercy. Everybody seems to be sporting a light tan and a permanent smile, let's hope the weather continues to be just as wonderful and we have a bumper harvest as well. Speaking of which we have a bumper harvest for you right now. Ten fabulous articles ranging from the well known delicacies of the local cuisine to the well known headache of gardening on a few centimetres of soil and several metres of white rock. Have a great July! A bientot. Colin and Amanda LAWRENCE mailto:editor@frenchentree-lotandquercy.com http://www.frenchentree-lotandquercy.com Tel: +33(0)565 31 39 57 WHAT'S NEW ON FRENCHENTREE-LOTANDQUERCY? Travel Bookshop Visit our travel bookshop to pick up one of our selection - ideal reading for this year's holiday, includes a new publication from Michael Sanders about wine growing families in the Lot and Quercy. http://www.frenchentree.com/france-lot-quercy-tourism-leisure/displayarticle.asp?id=4161 Gardening in the Quercy Part 1 Lindsay Nixon relates her experiences of creating a beautiful and productive garden amongst the stones and weeds of the Causses du Quercy. In the first of two articles she describes the slow transformation of a wilderness into finely tilled soil ready for planting. http://www.frenchentree.com/france-lot-quercy-living/displayarticle.asp?id=6498 Big Carp Fishing in the River Lot Bob Spinks is a keen fisherman and had heard the rumours about big carp in the river Lot. Last summer, with son Michael, he decided to try it out for himself and found more excitement than either of them had bargained for. http://www.frenchentree.com/france-lot-quercy-tourism-leisure/displayarticle.asp?id=6101 Regional Recipes from the Lot and Quercy From ducks, geese and pigeons to walnuts and gateaux, here is a personal selection of tried and enthusiastically tested recipes from the region. http://www.frenchentree.com/france-lot-quercy-restaurants-shops/displayarticle.asp?id=4380 Registering a British Car in the Lot I had been told that patience is required when registering English cars in France but, even so, there have been times recently when I've stamped my size six foot in sheer frustration. http://www.frenchentree.com/france-lot-quercy-living/displayarticle.asp?id=5744 The Building Trade in France Finding a good tradesman in France isn't usually too difficult - finding one who can do the work quickly is quite a different matter! It helps to understand how the building trade functions so that you can comprehend why your builder will take a long lunch hour and disappear at midday on a Friday. http://www.frenchentree.com/france-lot-quercy-property/displayarticle.asp?id=5974 The Dramatic Side of Life in South West France Roger Lee is often asked what he does all day now that he has retired to the sunny south. He used to say "Oh, you know, a bit of this and a bit of that" - he felt a bit lazy admitting how easy it is to fill the day doing absolutely nothing. But, that was before something dramatic happened. http://www.frenchentree.com/france-lot-quercy-living/displayarticle.asp?id=6473 Forthcoming Events in the Lot and Quercy Want to find out what is happening in the region; events, festivals, concerts?  Looking for some things to see and do while on holiday?   You'll find it all here. http://www.frenchentree.com/france-lot-quercy-tourism-leisure/displayarticle.asp?id=5601 The Growing Art Movement in Puy l'Eveque Puy l'Eveque is a delightful medieval village perched on the right bank of the meandering river Lot. When Artist Sharon Tompkins arrived in Puy l'Eveque in September 2004, little did she realise that this sleepy little town was soon to become the centre of a burgeoning art movement. http://www.frenchentree.com/france-lot-quercy-tourism-leisure/displayarticle.asp?id=6028 Sponsored Link - Agence Immobilier Quercy Gascogne Looking for that perfect property in the beautiful Quercy Blanc? A little stone holiday house perhaps, or a lovely Maison de Maitre? Perhaps a fabulous barn conversion? Agence Immobilier Quercy Gascogne (founded in 1963) are at your service. http://www.frenchentree.com/france-lot-quercy-property-sales/displayarticle.asp?id=6263 Sponsored Link - Comfortable Quercy Barn for Holiday Rental Unusual but very comfortable accommodation for up to four people in a genuine stone barn typical of the Quercy region. Better than camping and cheaper than a Gite and still with availability this summer! http://www.frenchentree.com/france-lot-quercy-holiday-accommodation/displayarticle.asp?id=6492 If you wish to unsubscribe then please use the link below: http://www.frenchentree.com/france-lot-quercy/home.asp?status=unsubscribe