Maybe a pink crash helmet wasn't a good idea.

Pyrenean sheep prefer the slopes to the flat.

Are you lost?

Two old friends stop to chat in under the hall in the medieval bastide of Bassoues. The soft suspension of the 2CV make it easier to lean into the sunroof and see each other.

Some wines are just too good to spit out.

The dilemma of having family and friends to stay.

There go Caroline's newly planted flowers

World famous Jazz pianist with a Gascon make-over.

Reproduced as giclée print in various sizes, some with mounts. Available as greeting card, as well as on large-format canvas. 

In French, Jean sounds just like the English Sean. Connerie is rather rude, but could be translated as bullshit (or worse. Look it up.)

The Queen plucks the fruit of the summer, ready to make wine.

A series of playing cards with a Gascon theme. Here, the suit Clubs has been replaced by grapes. 

Gascons pride themselves on their traditions, but even they have accepted some aspects of 'la vie moderne'.

Reproduced as giclée print in various sizes, some with mounts. 

Nothing will get in the way of the weekly game of boules. Print available in A4 and A3.

When hunting for moles, one should always remain vigilant.

Either the new manager has arrived or someone left the gate open. Available as an A4 or A3 print. Also on canvas stretched upon a 100cm x 70cm chassis. Please contact us to order the canvas.

I think they may have to reset the scrum.

All sorts of funny stuff going on in this band.

Three jealous guys with beautiful cars but the lad with just the bike has the beautiful girl.

Thankfully the dog's eyes are not as good as their noses.

Fed up with a blocked septic tank? This might help.

'nighty night chickens...

The annual Spring fair at the Chateau de l'Isle de Noé.

Vendange a la main, traditionally a family affair with lots going on in every corner

No gavage. The old lady wants to feed her ducks their daily ration of maize, but they have other ideas.

The electric lines reminded me of sheet music as I listened to the jazz festival in the valley. The birds creating notes of an ever-changing melody.

A series of playing cards with a Gascon theme. Here, the suit Clubs has been replaced by grapes. 

The King of the vineyards prunes his vines before winter

Quille de neuf, or Quille d'un oeuf ?

Quille is a skittle game played in South West France, very similar to those played in the UK. The nine 'quilles' can be knocked down in different formations to win different points. These ducks have created their own version. I hope the egg is hard boiled!

When you're retired and too old for la chasse, this is a good alternative.

Watching me, watching you. 

Before machines took over, wine picking was a happy family affair, rewarded by they 'casse croute' under the trees.

This well-built farmer's wife knows how to get two geese home from the foire aux oies. Indian ink, using a brush.

A play on a game of pelotte and the big red peppers of Espelette.

Finding Nemo

Well met! These two pilgrims join up in the bastide of Fourcès.

When the sheep shearer comes from Paris, beware of the results.

Taking deep breaths during the Tour de France cannot be healthy!

A traditional scene from the past, though the two on the right have just seen their future.