Wot there was...

 If you have not visited the annual 'L'Art et la Matiere' at the chateau at Le Grand Pressigny on Quinze août here is a taste of what's on offer...

I am sure there is place for these

On reflection,this was a classy stall!

This lady had a mammoth sale on apparently!

Interesting (?) idea, painted and decorated paint spray cans.

Rather liked these, which were on display in the orangery.

Magali, our local potter had her excellent work on display. 

Not a lot caught my eye at the Lesigny brocante, though these cool dudes made me do a retake!

Missed this other cool dude though Karen captured it, apparently it did not appear to mind.  

A full day...

Usual busy Quinze août with breakfast at the tearoom at 'L'Art et la Matiere' (huge piece of Malcolm's Victoria sponge -very decadent) 

Then a quick browse of the exhibitors...

before heading over to Lesigny for their big brocante...

followed by an excellent afternoon of good company and food hosted by Mike & Liz in the form of their annual garden party.

When it rains...

Because we are normally blessed here with good weather throughout most of the year, when the rain affects our social life we take it hard! Yesterday we had to cancel our visit with friends to what is normally a very good brocante at Yzeures-sur-Creuse  (after all these years still have to check the spelling). As it happens it cleared up in the afternoon and after a late afternoon walk around the village here in La Guerche we sat outside for aperos in the evening with some neighbours. The picture above is from an evening with our neighbour David in Barrou when we did not let a spot of rain spoil our BBQ at his place.

We understand that after the excessive temperatures of recent months we need rain for the gardeners and farmers but I recall the seasons when Mother Nature had it raining through the night followed by sunny daylight hours. 

Thursday the 15th (Quinze août) is a public holiday (feast of the assumption) and this of course is an opportunity to have a fete day...in various forms. Locally we have annual 'L'Art et la Matiere' exposition within the grounds of the chateau in Le Grand Pressigny, where local craftsmen (and women) and artists get the chance to display the results of their hard work. 

It is also a good day to visit nearby Lesigny as they have their annual brocante and display of classic cars. We normally have cake for breakfast with the hardworking bakers at Le grand Pressigny then visit the brocante, then we are lucky enough to end the day at a friends annual garden party in the village so fingers crossed that the rain stays away! 

Arts and crafts at the chateau...

We visited the annual 'L'Art et la Matiere' exposition within the grounds of the chateau in Le Grand Pressigny on Wednesday morning where local craftsmen (and women) and artists displayed  the results of their hard and very skillful work.

First stop as usual was the always popular 'English tearoom' for a cuppa and a piece of shortbread,not Pauline's contribution however, I wasn't allowed to sample that as she said the batch was 'short' - wasn't it supposed to be?

The grounds of the chateau provide the ideal backdrop to this event which is the result of the hard work of the Fet'art Pressignois and local volunteers. 

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The local residents didn't seem to be put out by all the activity!

Craft and art at the Chateau...

10.00am - 8.00pm

In the courtyard of Chateau du Grand-Pressigny

See previous visit here

Quinze août 2018

Here in France the 15th of August (Quinze août) is a public holiday (feast of the assumption) and this of course is an opportunity to have a fete day...in various forms. Here in our part of France we have our annual 'L'Art et la Matiere' exposition within the grounds of the chateau in Le Grand Pressigny, where local craftsmen (and women) and artists get the chance to display the results of their hard work.

The chateau is a great backdrop for the event where I am somehow always drawn to the cakes and the ladies of the 'English Tearoom'

 

You can start your day here before heading over to the village of Lesigny for their annual brocante and vintage car rally. 

L'Art et la Matiere - Le Grand Pressigny

We had a beautiful day yesterday for the 'Art and Material' exposition within the grounds of the chateau in Le Grand Pressigny. There was the usual eclectic mix of stalls including my personal favorite... 

the 'English tearoom'...great job ladies!

There were some cavalier characters about...

along with a diverse use of materials.

The chateau grounds is an ideal location for such an event...

with no complaints from the permanent residents!

Arts & crafts...

 

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Started the holiday weekend off early at the 'L'Art et la Matiere' within the grounds of the chateau at Le Grand Pressigny.

 

There was a terrific display of skills and produce, in wood... 

 

 

and in metal.

There was also lots of jewellery and pottery.

 

On what was going to be a busy day for us we had come especially to visit the 'salon de thé' organised by a group of our friends. There was a great choice of cakes and teas and we had our decadent breakfast before heading of to the brocante at Lesigny.