For anyone unsure a what a Bodega is, In Spain its a Warehouses specifically for wine, In New York City its a Corner Shop, and in Poland its a Brothel.
However in France, the local Bodegas are a great night out with music, dancing and free flowing wine and food! The open air 'repas' evening is not to be missed and last night was no exception.
However today and especially tonight every corner, nook and cranny of France will be reveling in the 14th July celebrations.
France is a country that often boasts areas with as few as 14 residents to a square kilometre yet you don't need to travel to Paris or Marseille to join in and Party. Bergerac has spectacular fireworks and is worth the trip if you can face the gridlock on the bridges.
Bergerac always has fond memories when one morning many years ago I needed to 'dash' into Bergerac to find a morning festival of the largest omelette in France taking place.
Bergerac obviously likes things to be big and bold. You only need to ask Hector Savinien de 'Cyrano de Bergerac', better known for his large nose (and by all accounts a great lover) if Bergerac celebrated things oversized. Perhaps the moral to that story was to ask the ladies!
Eymet square & fountain
About Eymet
- Eymet blogger
- Eymet, Dordogne, France
- The bastide of Eymet is visited by 10,000 visitors a year. Throughout the year there are Night and Day markets, Antique fairs, Medieval events and many other festivals. The area has an eclectic mix of English Scottish Irish Welsh and other English speaking nationalities all living in the surrounding area. There may be over 200,000 expats living in France, the figures change daily! I am one of the "No I am not on holiday - I live here brigade" Enjoy