Below the chateau of Lavardens, half way through a long day of bringing in the wheat, the farmers gather to eat a well-earned lunch in the shade of the trees.

Four horses for the musketeers.

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

Mami and Papi stock up with their conserves from the garden. Jams, soups,vegetables and fruits. As well as foie gras, paté, confits and saucisson.

Pétanque, one of life's simple pleasures.

So, ‘Volaille’ means ‘fowl’, ‘vol’ means ‘fly’, ‘ail’ is French for garlic. So ‘Vol’ail  ! Easy, eh?

One should celebrate a birthday, even when we'd prefer to forget how old we are! Available as fine art prints in A4, A3 and A2.

Granny (a rugby fan) shouts "Mark!" when she catches the ball, kicked from the rugby ground.

'nighty night chickens...

Old or new, one always says 'hello' in the Gers.