Gimel les Cascades and Beaulieu sur Dordogne

[Suninfrance]

For a great day out, Gimel les Cascades is refreshing on a hot day, standing in the spray of the waterfalls.  You will need to time it right.   Best time to go is the day after a heavy rainfall.

Not good for those with wobbly legs or who have walking difficulties, especially on uneven surfaces, but if you can make it down the steps to the bottom waterfall, it's well worth it.  The steps are either concrete, stone, soil or tree trunk, with some man made wooden steps and either metal or wooden handrails.

We then had a 15€ menu at the Relais St Jacques and for my starter I had iced melon which was just what was needed on a roasting hot day.  A bit weird that the melon came on a plate with a couple of lettuce leaves, but  it was very refreshing.

We then decided to go the extra 35km to Beaulieu sur Dordogne, had a pleasant stroll across the weir, sat on a bench on the grassy banks of the river under a shady tree, then had a stroll around the town, before heading home.

So just in case you are interested.  I've put together a little slide show which you can see on  http://jan19230.phanfare.com

Enjoy and please feel free to leave comments on the website.

Jan

[Clair]

I like going to  Beaulieu, and I like taking a sneaky peek at the imposing houses near the river! [:D]

The strawberry fayre in May is definitely worth a day out.

Jan, wonderful pictures on your site.

Glad to see the whole collection available to view in one place.

[Suninfrance]

Thanks Clair

I always thought Beaulieu was so far away from us, but really it's not, so will definately make the effort to get to the Strawberry Fayre next year.

We've got the Fete de la Framboise coming up on 11th July in Conceze where they make the world's largest raspberry tart.  It's fascinating to watch and even tastier to eat.  Usually stalls and sales of anything to do with Raspberry's.

Jan

[Rob Roy]

Lovely photos - I love going to Gimel, although I'm too mean to pay to see the falls so we take the walk by the river through the woods instead. I also really enjoy visiting the small artisan shops, there is one particular jewellery/pottery shop I could buy the whole stock of!

[Tiddles]

Hi Jan,

Those are beautiful photos!

Do you know who was singing the track which accompanies the slideshow? I've heard this sung by Cara Dillon, but I think this was someone else.

Thanks, Tiddles

[suein56]

All About Eve - Martha's Harbour

The lady in question was on TOTP in 1988:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y9k0opZUpf4&feature=related

Sue

[Tiddles]

Thank you Sue - it's a really beautiful track!

Tiddles

[Suninfrance]

Yes, it was Martha's Harbour by All About Eve.  Unfortunately  they were slated after appearing on TOTP because they completely lost it when their soundtrack broke down and it was so obvious they were miming .  However, she has a beautiful voice and this track is one of my favourites along with December and Pearl Fisherman.

Jan

[Montcigoux]

Thank you lovely photos felt like I was there too. I wish!