Two brocantes, one day.

Yesterday we headed over to the brocant at Chambon and then we went on to the one at St.Remy-sur Creuse both were really just for the walk and a bit of socialising.

Here is what we did not buy in Chambon...

and didn't buy in St Remy-sur-Creuse.

What we did buy in Chambon was this item for the princely sum of 3 euros which now hangs behind the door in our courtyard.

 

Night and Day...

We had dined at Le Paille-en-Queue (explanation of name here..) in St Remy sur Cruese before, just shortly after it had reopened, following refurbishment. The new bright decor was a bit of a surprise, but not an unpleasant one! We opted for the 'plat de jour' that day for lunch and were seated in the lower level of the restaurant with the workers. The food was fine and good value for money, as most lunchtime menus are around here. We did get a bit of a surprise when, for dessert, we were offered a yogurt (in its carton) or wait for it... a frozen 'Snicker's' bar. 
I never thought I'd have this in a French restaurant but hey - the workers were having them, so I did as well -and enjoyed it!


We were hearing good reports re evening dining here so we returned to experience it ourselves.

Again, a picture is worth a thousand words as they say,so only need a few more...very good.