To proof its provenance, the Gascon Noir chicken is sold with much of its black feathers attached and is dressed in blue with a waxed mediallion and is a very fashionable bird in Paris

When the wood pigeons migrate through SW France, some hunters become obsessed. It is sometimes called the 'Maladie bleue', or the blue sickness, due to the colour of the pigeons. This one has asked his wife to call his work to say that he won't be in for the next few days as he has the 'Maladie bleue'...

Some wines are just too good to spit out.

This pilgrim is perpared for all eventualities

The traditional Occitan and music festival in Castera Barbazan.

The Poules Landaises. Chickens from Les Landes who have adopted the traditional Landais stilts to get to the bird table. Available as art prints in formats A4, A3 and A2, as well as on canvas. A4 and A3 prints can also be ordered with mounts. 

The free concerts on the main square draw jazz fans the whole day. Even if it's just as background music to their snooze, read or conversation.

Are you lost?

Two can play at this game.

Like a real super hero, Mamie is the guardian of all that is good in the world. Especially her own recipe for foie gras. Her knowledge and experience will be conserved in a jar, while stocks last.

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