A few of the paintings done in France

 Wisteria, Alete des Bains,Fr  wc

 Chateau des Andre, Limoux, Fr wc  Can you find the photo of me doing this small painting?

 

 Le Concept, Limoux square, Fr  pen

 

 Peyriac des Mer, Fr  pastel

a few questions answered

Yes, we used the spiral stairs, all 28 of them several times per day.
Yes, I used that toilet!!
We had over 200 paintings pinned to the studio walls by the last day..Kathy had the most.

We painted a lot even though it looks like all we did was eat!!

Le Monastere was very nice with good beds and great showers with really hot water.  It is decorated with many antiques, flowers and is pretty as well.  The studio was a little crowded when all us were there but nice to have available.  Chris is renovating a new space for a larger studio next door.

a few more photos...yes we painted!!!

Fred & Meg painting in Limoux
Karen,Ann & Fred painting in Alet des bain.

The end of a wonderful experience

All but Meg and Fred are back home again with the exception of the Italian group who are staying a bit longer. The trip home was a very long and, we say, grueling day.
It was a wonderful adventure getting to see so many beautiful villages and areas. Many we were able to paint and some only photograph for future reference. We are planning for the special show in November, sure to be beautiful.

Thank you to Neil for putting the trip together, to our spouses who managed without us, and to the artists who all got along well. Chris, Isobel, and Fabiyan were great hosts, drivers, cooks,and travel guides....thank you all as well. We have had several discussions about where to go "next time". As we are ready to pack our gear....well, maybe in a few months at least!!

Photos...Chris our host and Isobel with her son Clement who went with us when there was room and biked with Chris while we painted, often 10 miles or so.

Our last day in France

We visited the market this morning and found a few more treasures to pack in the suitcases. I found some lovely silk scarves in a small store that previously had been closed each time we walked by it.
A cup of capuchino in our favorite cafe refreshed us for a bit more shopping and picking up some lunch.

Chris had some places for us to paint in the afternoon but weather is too chilly so we continued to sightseeing and take photos for reference.

Now to pack up the gear, enjoy our last dinner at LeMonastere. We leave very earl in the morning tomorrow.

FW: Dinner in Bugarach

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