On Monday, we joined a day trip out with the UNRPA: the local union of the retired on the village. Our bus left at 7.15 and we drove north, along the motorway in the direction of Millau. Our first stop was the town of Nant where a local guide showed us around.
The village square with the Mairie on the right.
The 11th century church of St Pierre surrounded by House Martins.
Some of our group outside the church listening to the guide
Inside the church, which is dark and austere. The back of the altar is a semi-circle.
Our next stop was a chocolate shop where they made their own chocolates, biscuits and sweets. We were given a talk on the flavourings that they use and the iniquities of some bakers who using aromas from a can to enhance their products. Then we were free to taste and buy chocolate.
So now it was time for lunch, usually the most important part of any tour. We drove to the Domaine de Gaillac for lunch,
where pork was roasting on the fire.
After a good lunch, we drove on to Sainte Eulalie de Cernon, a beautiful and unspoilt walled Templar village
Our last visit was a train trip through the countryside. The weather was not at its best, but nevertheless, we were able to see the villages of Lapanouse de Cernon, la bastide de Pradines and the gorges de Cernon.
So then it was time for the drive home and a quick dash to the local shops for some bread for the evening.
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