Sorry that this post is a bit long but we have been busy here.
Soreze
Trying to squeeze as much in as possible we visited Soreze first thing in the morning. These small towns really don’t see many visitors until later in the day. It was very quiet – except for a small tour group ahead of us – but it is another pretty place with many different facades.
We visited the Abbey-Ecole de Soreze which is now a museum and was delighted for find an exhibition of tapestries by a renowned Benedictine monk and artist Dom Robert (1907-1997). They are exquisitely made and colourful for the time.
I realised after taking a couple of photos that all photography was banned so I have added the link if you are interested in looking as his work. Website: https://domrobert.com
His loom and a range of yarns used are on display as is the climate controlled cabinet that his works are kept in when not on display.
Revel
We had hoped to go into Revel on market day to see the vendors under the covered 14th century roof which is held up by wooden pillars and has a bell tower on top, but our timing was out so we had a quick visit just to see the building.
The Musee de Bois (woodworking museum) is very near the market square. The current exhibition from students focuses on Rugby given that France is hosting the World Cup soon. Here are a couple of the well crafted pieces that are a little larger than an actual rugby ball.
The students are learning traditional cabinet making, marquetry and woodturning and taking their inspiration from Alexander Monoury who was a Versailles cabinetmaker that settled in Revel during the 1850.
Accommodation and more food
The towns of Soreze & Revel are only a few minutes apart and our new accommodation is between the two. Again we have chosen well and are enjoying it here at Cottage Ty Pastel.
Our hosts Josiane and Jean-Marc recommend we try the local fare and suggested Cassoulet Imperial about 25 minutes away in Labastide d’Anjou. The Cassoulet of confit duck, streaky bacon, pork sausage and white beans was enormous and is served with a salad and bread. Following was chocolate mousse – followed by a stomach ache! Delicious but way to much for one sitting.
It will be our last day here tomorrow and we are off to visit Albi.
Margaret River & Beyond 
So picturesque! I’ve been missing the food photos, keep them coming. xx
We’ve generally eaten before I remember to take the photo.
The Market place is quite some structure. Would have been great to see it in action. It looks like a ghost town or a movie set with only you and Jim in the leading roles!
Yes unfortunately it was like that. We would have really loved to see it in action. C’est la vie!
Loving your stories. You should be publishing a travel book.
Vicki xx
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Glad you are enjoying the blog…we are having a fabulous time visiting all these off the regular tourist trail places.
Agree with Peter. It looked like a ghost town. Stunning buildings as always. Your accommodation looks very comfortable.
Yes we have been very lucky with all our choices so far. Hopefully it continues1
wow, excellent pictures, The woodwork is better than any woodwork i have seen in any of the old shearing sheds of WA, (by a long shot) Ha ha. keep them coming