Carré d'agneau is a side of lamb chops. A carré is also 'argot' for a square-cut, bob hairstyle. This square-cut sheep is in its element on the mountain slopes.

A tisane is an infusion, often herbal tea. This waiter is providing his happy customer with an armagnac, infused with the flavour and colour of the oak vat.

Café allongé. A long coffee. Allongé also means laying, or lounging.

The famous detective takes on another disguise. Reproduced as giclée print in various sizes, some with mounts.

In the shade, these two old chaps stay cool under the plane trees of the square. Drawn with Indian ink and coloured with walnut stain. Available as an A4 and A3 print

The horse waits impatiently as his master feeds the cattle.

The autoroutes of gascony... beware of tractors changing lanes!

There go Caroline's newly planted flowers

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!

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.