We ventured into Fayence for market day on Easter saturday. The French seemed fairly chilled about Pacques: most of the shops were open on Good Friday and Easter Monday - rather pleasant for we Brits to have all the colourful, local establishments at our disposal when we're used to shut shops.
This photo is right in the middle of the village - looking up the cobbed streets to the old ruined castle (a good vantage point, but not many bricks). On the left you have the Hotel le France, a Swedish-run restaurant, good food, well presented, moderately smart. Market-weary visitors take a morning coffee by the roadside.
Looking in the other direction from the top of the market, the market square is dominated by the church. Spring is in the air, it is 22c and the branches are budding. Down below, the aromas of local produce for sale at the markey waft upwards and you catch the chatter of folk going about their business, haggling over Provencal fabrics and saucisson.
But did you buy any plates or platters while there?
Posted by: Linda | April 19, 2007 at 08:29 AM
The terrace on the left belongs to a cafe opposite of it. Apart from L'Entracte this is one of the best place to experience the Fayence atmosphere. The arches at the back are part of a municipal washing building (not operational anymore of course (?)). On the right (next to the vineyards) there's a restaurant run by a well known Dutch chef.
Posted by: Rick | June 20, 2007 at 08:09 PM