Gîte Les Fontanelles, Sarlat

04/04/2024

Perfect weather to work from my garden!

03/04/2024

What better place to get in your 10,000 steps than in the .
5 Facts About National Walking Day

1. Walking has Longevity Benefits
Several studies show that people who walk regularly are more likely to live healthier and longer lives compared to those who lead sedentary lifestyles, adding more respect to the concept of National Walking Day.

2. Walking Enhances Creativity
Did you know that walking can enhance your creativity? Research shows that ideas flow better when a person walks compared to when they sit down. A good stroll could spark new ideas and solutions!

3. Walking Boosts Your Mood
Walking isn’t just beneficial for physical health, but also for mental well-being. Regular walks can lower stress levels and help manage anxiety and depression, further emphasizing the significance of National Walking Day.

4. Walking is More Sustainable than Driving
By choosing to walk instead of driving for short trips, you’re reducing carbon emissions and contributing to a healthier planet. Plus, it saves you money on gas, and who doesn’t love that?

5. Walking Helps Improve Sleep
Regular physical activity like walking can help you fall asleep faster and deepen your sleep. Bonus: You tend to feel more energetic during the day when you’ve had good quality sleep!

03/04/2024

I thought this was appropriate given all the sunshine and showers we are having this April in the Dordogne: April 3rd is “Find a Rainbow Day”!


350 BC Rainbow Science Explored
Greek philosopher Aristotle began the scientific study of the rainbow phenomenon.

1666 - Newton’s Prism Experiment
Isaac Newton used a prism to dissect sunlight and observed a spectrum of colors, an important early study in understanding rainbows.

1916 - and General Relativity
Albert Einstein’s theory of General Relativity predicted that light rays from stars passing close to the sun could form a rainbow.

1959 - Rainbow Flag Born
The first rainbow flag, representing peace, was popularized by the peace movement in the late 1950s.

1978 LGBT Rainbow Flag Debut
The first LGBT rainbow flag, designed by Gilbert Baker, made its debut at the San Francisco Pride Parade.

2015 - National Find a Rainbow Day
The first documented celebration of National Find a Rainbow Day, encouraging people to connect with nature and the beauty of rainbows

31/03/2024

Happy ! to when my boy was two years old (11 years ago!)

29/03/2024

Have got the log fire going for some incoming guests

13/02/2024

We are all basking in this unexpected sunshine!

12/02/2024

I found an article written about me in a British National Newspaper and my renovation journey in France

A FRANCE property renovation can be costly and take years to complete. However, British expat Enasha de Zoysa managed to complete a large proportion of her renovation with the help of volunteers.

04/02/2024

🇫🇷 Profite de tous les jours fériés de l’Année et faire le Pont.

🐇Un week-end de Pâques de 3 jours

En posant le lundi de Pâques, le 1er avril, vous avez un week-end de 3 jours pour partir à la chasse aux oeufs en famille ou pour visiter un des châteaux de la région!

🌷Un week-end de 5 jours début mai

En 2024, l'Ascension tombe le jeudi 9 mai. Ainsi, avec le mercredi 8 mai (jour de l'armistice), il vous suffit de poser un seul jour, le vendredi 10 mai, pour profiter d'un week-end de 5 jours.

🌻Un week-end de 3 jours à la Pentecôte

Grâce au lundi de Pentecôte (20 mai), même pas la peine de poser un jour pour avoir un week-end de 3 jours.

Seulement 7 jours à poser pour 2 semaines de congés

🌞Bonne nouvelle : cette année, grâce au 1er mai (Fête du Travail), 8 mai (Armistice) et 9 mai (Ascension), offrez-vous 2 semaines de congés en posant seulement 7 jours ! Les jours à poser ? Le lundi 29 et mardi 30 avril, le jeudi 2, vendredi 3, lundi 6, mardi 7 et vendredi 10 mai.

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🇬🇧 Make the most of all the French bank holidays for a mini break.

🐇A 3-day Easter weekend

Including Easter Monday, 1 April, you have a 3-day weekend to go egg hunting with your family in the many chateaux of the region

🌷A 5-day weekend in early May

In 2024, Ascension Day falls on Thursday 9 May. So, with Wednesday 8 May (Armistice Day), all you have to do is set aside one day, Friday 10 May, to enjoy a 5-day weekend.

🌻A 3-day weekend at Pentecost

Thanks to Whit Monday (20 May), you don't even have to set aside a day to have a 3-day weekend.

Just 7 days off for 2 weeks' holiday

🌞Good news: this year, thanks to 1 May (Labour Day), 8 May (Armistice Day) and 9 May (Ascension Day), you can enjoy 2 weeks' holiday by taking just 7 days off! Which days to take off? Monday 29 and Tuesday 30 April, Thursday 2, Friday 3, Monday 6, Tuesday 7 and Friday 10 May.

30/01/2024

Absolutely gorgeous here this morning! Can't believe it's still January!

16/01/2024

I'm working on a new version of my website! www.gitefontanellesarlat.com

16/01/2024

I'm working on a new version of my website!

02/01/2024

This year, I’m going to be sharing more about my life in the Dordogne, SW France and please follow to see how you can enjoy the region too.

02/01/2024

Miam! La fête des truffes

20/12/2023

Having a little wander round Sarlat Christmas 🎄 market

07/12/2023

Sarlat is all set for Christmas

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03/12/2023

Agenda for the Sarlat Christmas market

Du 07 au 31 décembre 2022, le marché de Noël de Sarlat vous transporte en Irlande ! Illuminations, décorations, animations, spectacles, marché, patinoires

11/11/2023

Norwegian Christmas market for 2023

31/10/2023

In France, Halloween, known as "All Hallows' Eve," is celebrated with a blend of spooky festivities and heartfelt traditions. The French honor their departed loved ones on November 1st, a day known as "La Toussaint" (All Saints' Day). Families across the country visit cemeteries, adorning graves with vibrant chrysanthemums, symbolizing life, death, and rebirth.


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En France, Halloween, connu sous le nom de "La Veille de Tous les Saints", est célébré avec un mélange de festivités effrayantes et de traditions sincères. Les Français rendent hommage à leurs proches disparus le 1er novembre, jour appelé "La Toussaint" (La Fête de Tous les Saints). Les familles à travers le pays se rendent dans les cimetières, ornant les tombes de chrysanthèmes vibrants, symbolisant la vie, la mort et la renaissance.

07/10/2023

Been pruning back the garden and now have some beautiful bunches of hydrangeas to enjoy!

30/09/2023

Saturday morning. Still glorious!

23/09/2023

Some homegrown produce from my friend's potager.

23/09/2023

Celebrate food of the region this weekend!