Lucas was due to start reception class in the UK last month but as we moved to France, he’s now got another nursery year. In the French education system, children … [Read more...]
The ordinary moments #42 – Lucas’ first week at school
Lucas started school in France on Monday. It was a lot easier to get him in than we expected. We arrived in France the Monday before, went to the Mairie on the Wednesday to ask about schools … [Read more...]
Exploring the Dordogne – week 6
This week we have been out a couple of times for meals, once in Édon which is actually classed as Charente rather than the Dordogne. Edon is a beautiful little village, when we went there … [Read more...]
Exploring the Dordogne – week 5
Last Sunday Champagne had its annual fete. We went down and there was a couple of fairground rides and a hook a duck that Lucas enjoyed going on. He won at hook a duck and was … [Read more...]
Exploring the Dordogne – week 4
This week we have been on a couple of late night drives, these are a great time to look around new villages, when the temperature is cooler and you can see the beautiful sky in a multitude … [Read more...]
Exploring the Dordogne – week 3
Last Sunday we went into Verteillac for the Brocante. The whole village was taken over by stalls selling everything from toys, clothes and antiques. Lucas picked up a little car and a knight … [Read more...]