We then took the fast train from Paris to Bordeaux, getting off at Libourne a bit before that. The weekend before Bastille Day (France's Big Day) it was chaotic! We rented a car and a gorgeous little house in Monsegur, in Entre Deux Mers between Garonne and Dordogne and near St.Emilion. Suffice to say we were set in beautiful vineyards and 12th and 13th century historic villages and buildings. Monsegur is a bastide (walled cities built by English and French monarchs) so a marvellous market square, lots of activity, and really great food. We were joined there by sister Liz & Clive, the best tour guides for the area. Also marvellous cook and bottle washer. We will definitely plan a return trip to friends Myrle's son's home there. Sadly our return from France was serious marred when a snotty French security guard at Bergerac airport confiscated my stash of canned pate de fois gras (sob, sob) because it was a security risk!!! Who knew. Bastard probably enjoyed it all at home that evening. Grrrr
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