Cognac and Pineau
We left Bassac two weeks ago and I’m very much missing most everything about France but most of all I miss cognac and pineau des charentes, made only in our region and plentiful in all the local stores.
French History: The Charente River
The Charente River flows from the Limousin region of France and westward through into the Atlantic Ocean. It has provided the backdrop for many important moments in the history of Western France.
Dune du Pilat and Cap Ferret
Southwest of Bordeaux, at the entrance to the Bay of Arcachon, there is a giant sand dune called Dune du Pilat. The Dune seems benevolent enough but it’s consumed houses and is in the process of suffocating trees. Dunes can be so cruel.
Bassac
Bassac is a small town, or more specifically a French commune, which is located in the southwestern region of Poitou-Charentes, will be our new home for several months.
Adam and Molly Go 