Pruning, chopping, burning at Chateau de la Motte – so much work in the garden
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My French vocabulary is growing. A month ago I did not know the word for ‘horse shit’, now I am an expert on different types of ‘fumier’ and their benefits in a rose garden. Secateurs works in either language but tronsonneuse (chain saw) was new. I have had fun heading down to the Jardinland or […]
Exciting new restaurant and wine shop opening in Chablis and winery visit
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Just now any restaurant re-opening is good news. On a recent visit to Chablis we discovered a new restaurant and wine bar/wine shop which is opening its doors for the first time. Chabliswhynot has been set up by Fabien Espana in a large and central position in the main street. I had not seen it […]