Tag Archives: Art

Quirky Quercy Art – or Quart

Posted on 09/06/2019 by nessafrance

Some of you will remember the late lamented Fyfe Robertson, a British TV journalist known for his trenchant views. A somewhat quirky figure himself, with his tweeds and deer-stalker hat, he had his own series, ‘Robbie’, in which he roamed … Continue reading →

Posted in Places, Quirky stuff | Tagged Art, Caylus, Contemporary art, Quercy, quirky art, Saint-Grat, SW France, Vidaillac | 4 Comments

Art on the Menu

Posted on 19/08/2013 by nessafrance

In July and August the population of our region swells several times, thanks to holidaymakers and second homers. The French tourist industry is complaining that numbers are down this year but we haven’t seen much evidence of that. The markets … Continue reading →

Posted in French life, Places | Tagged Art, Caylus, Festival d'Art International Parisot, Marché des Potiers, Parisot, Parisot International Art Festival, pottery, SW France | 7 Comments

Festival d’art international Parisot

Posted on 12/08/2011 by nessafrance

I should point out that this post describes the 2011 Festival. The 2012 dates are Friday 10th – Sunday 12th August. Or, if you want it in English – Parisot International Art Festival. Every year in early/mid-August, this tiny medieval … Continue reading →