No. 6 rue St. Jacques is an 18th century terraced house in the village of Sigoules. The longer of these two images includes Nos. 8, 10, and beyond.
As is evident from these views of the street, the house is situated at the top of a steep hill. Fortunately it is at the town square end. The first three pictures look down the hill from outside the property. The others look up.
There is a small patio garden which is a veritable sun-trap.
During my earlier stays with my friends, we took a number of walks. Here Maggie and Mike pass a man-made fishing lake on their left. Berries, crocuses, and oaks all enlivened the countryside.
The path we were taking led to hills from which we could admire vineyards and the valley below.
For six years after I bought the house, until disaster struck once more, I visited periodically for two or three weeks at a time while spending the rest of my days either at my sister Elizabeth’s or in my various rented flats. It also became my intended holiday venue for family members such as
Michael, Heidi, Oliver, Alice, and Emily. The dog my grandson cuddles has followed them home from a neighbouring farm.
I didn’t realize you ever got to use the house. Nice pics.
I didn’t realize you ever got to use the house. Nice pics.
Thanks very much, Pat
It looks like a pleasant holiday spot (in between disasters). I like the light and leaf shadows in the last set of photos.
And a nice family shot, too.
Thank you very much, Merril
Nice photos, good memories for you!
Thanks very much, John
What a beautiful place for a holiday! I love the proud Papa photo.
Thank you so much, Liz
You’re welcome, Derrick.
These are interesting photographs in themselves and all the better for illustrating the importance of family and good friends.
Thank you very much, Anne
Looks beautiful countryside Derrick.. Happy memories
Thank you very much, Sue
A beautiful blend of city life and country adventure. I love the patio and the windows!
Thank you very much, JoAnna
Oh, I so remember what is coming down the track. IN-CRED-I-BLE!
Thank you so much, Gwen
You have lived such a multi-layered life Derrick. Makes me happy for you. Plus, you can always trust a black labrador to find a good people home.
Thank you so much, Cindy
I love hoe farm dogs will follow you for the day!
Thanks very much, John
Your photos are so artistic…with colors, shapes, textures, lines, light and shadows, etc.! š
And the family photos with such beautiful smiles are THE bestest! š
I know each of you carry your memories in your heart.
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Thank you so much, Carolyn X
What a beautiful holiday house š¤©
Thanks very much, Ribana
That is a picture of a very happy family holidaying in countryside.
Thank you very much, Uma
It looks like beautiful countryside to walk around, Derrick.
It is, and I certainly did, Lavinia. Thank you very much
This looks like a lovely place to spend a holiday, Derrick. Your comment “until disaster struck again” is rather suggestive. All of our lives are a journey of ups and downs, but you have had more than your fair share of loss in yours, I think.
Thanks very much, Robbie. a different disaster – we got over it.
I wonder if it’s near where I grew up? I have been composing letters in my head to you – to tell you of the stupid poetry book that’s coming out of mine that I haven’t published since before the illness, and of our possible plans to return to Europe (scary thought but possibly best idea) and of life in gen.
Thank you very much, Candy. The house is between Eymet and Bergerac. I was very pleased to receive your latest e-mail and will reply soon.
The tiled floor – lovely – and such nice surrounding countryside. I don’t know what disaster is going to unfold but hopefully it means the steep street was not a problem.
Thanks very much, Helen. Not that – just an abrupt ending.
I see!
Looks like a lovely place.
It is, Dolly. Thanks very much
My pleasure, Derrick.