Old shepherds never die, they just get a stairlift.

Demi d'ouverture. French for Fly Half. A half, demi, is also a glass of beer.

A handy attribute when on a picnic

What time does the next lot arrive? Available in English, or French.

Radio d’Artagnan. One for all on 97.6 FM

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.

Two happy fishermen in the woods. Drawing by Perry Taylor, watercolour background by Jean-François Lasnier

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 Here, the suit Clubs has been replaced by grapes.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

The foire aux oies is an annual event, held in Riguepeu, a small village in the Gers, where geese of all shapes and sizes are on show. Walking in a procession and on display with lots of other types of fowl.

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

The postman may be a little late today... The classic 2cv fourgonette was used by La Poste during the '50s and '60s. Available in different print sizes, with or without cream-coloured mounts.