We spent our days poring over the plans and creeping around the large homeware stores (Lapeyre, Mr Bricolage etc) trying to make decisions regarding windows and doors, shutters, baths, showers, tiling and so on. Also many trips to the supermarché, which we love, as it gives us an opportunity to explore and try out different foods and ogle those we aren't yet game to try. Of course, our staple picnic is still bread and camembert and saucisson and fruit...
We drove around local villages and took a million photos of buildings or renovations; the pointing, the shutters, the windows and doors. We took notes of those we liked...and those we disliked, and why.
We explored le lac du Causse, outside Brive, where the lake stretches away into the distance and, so early in the year, is a placid reflection of the sky. Watchful villages gaze down on the occasional burst of activity at the lakeshore. Rather a lovely spot. Maybe Butlins-like in the summer, though.
Finally, on the second-last day in France, we met with Ellie to finalise the application for the permis de construire. We had to state our choice of windows, doors, shutters (and colour), as well as placement of the veluxes and so on; everything that would affect the outward appearance. Phew! At last, it was done, and Ellie could submit the application at the local Mairie.
Tick that box. Yeah!
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