Remembrance Day in Catus

On a beautiful, sunny, autumn day a larger crowd than usual turned up in front of the war monument in Catus to commemorate the centenary of the 1st World war on le jour de l'Armistice or le jour du Souvenir. Unlike in the UK, in France the day is a national holiday and the blue cornflower, Bluet de France, is used symbolically rather than the poppy.

Fête de la Châtaigne - Chestnut Fair

Early autumn is the period when the annual Fête de la Châtaigne is held in many villages and towns in France. Cakes, breads, cream spreads, drinks and many other products made from chestnuts as well as other locally produced items are available at these Fairs. These are scenes of the Fair held in the lovely village of Saint Caprais in the Lot on a bright and sunny 11 October.

Concert in Catus

As part of the Journée Européenne du Patrimoine on Sunday 21 September, the local Association de Sauvegrade de Monuments et Sites organised a concert in the church of St. Astier, Catus. The concert featured songs in Occitane (the old local language of the region) as well as other languages sung a capella by the Quatuor 2B2R, two couples who met at the School of Music in Cahors.

Completion of "la Verniere", Catus

Major renovation works at Le vernière, the site of the weir along the river Vert in Catus, has now been completed. It is once again becoming a focal gathering point for people of the village and our visitors.

Work in progress

Same view after completion of work

Seating area with steps down to the river

General view across newly-planted grassy area