Tag Archives: Farrebique

That Which Should Accompany Old Age

Posted on 21/01/2018 by nessafrance

Yesterday, we visited our elderly neighbour, whose wife died nearly two years ago. We often feel guilty that we don’t visit more often, but Monsieur F is almost 90 and now rather frail. He is very difficult to understand, even … Continue reading →

Posted in History, Personalities | Tagged elderly in France, farmers, Farrebique, rural depopulation, rural France, rural life, SW France | 25 Comments

A Film Record of an Aveyron Family Post-WWII

Posted on 09/11/2017 by nessafrance

Just after WWII, Aveyron was a different country from much of France. It took a long time to get there from anywhere else, people spoke a different language and the way of life had existed for centuries. Change was happening, … Continue reading →