A few days ago I finished reading a book called A Baguette a Day that takes place in the village of St. Antonin Noble Val. Described as one of the most picturesque villages in the southwest, I added it to my list of must-visit. I had already seen the Helen Mirren movie, “A Hundred Foot Journey”, filmed there in 2014, and though I wouldn’t recommend either, I would suggest a trip to this arrestingly beautiful village nestled on the riverbanks of the Aveyron Gorge. The Gorge carves a deep gash through the limestone plateaux of the Rouergue and Quercy regions in the départment of the Tarn-et-Garonne. I decided to take a drive there yesterday and followed Tibetan Buddhist, Pema Chödrön’s advice to escape these very difficult and depressing global times by connecting with my sense of discovery and joy. I hope you, too, will find a few moments of charm, peace and beauty.
Thanks, Sue, for those marvellous photos. They’re uplifting enough to take my mind off of the depressing news from back home…
I’ve added the village of St. Antonin Noble Val to my list of must-see places in southwestern France.
Hi Tom,
The village is about an hour drive I would think from your house. It was very quiet, but I imagine in the summer it’s crazy with kayakers and tourists!
HI Sue–simply gorgeous photos–we happened upon St. Antonin Noble Val some years ago quite by accident. We were staying at my cousin’s home outside of Lacapelle Marival and were just cruising around one day and discovered that little gem. Wish I could go back and take some photos and sketch–what a treat your blog is this month to bring me back there. Thank you as always.
You’re welcome, Robyn. I’d love to see some of your sketches if you ever return. You’re so talented.
Shared! So gorgeous. Thank you for this.