Feu d’artifice

14 July – fête national. Today is a public holiday, celebrated all over France. I was a little worried that it meant the market wouldn’t be happening, and I’d wanted to visit the cheese stall, and also buy some fruit and veg. Luckily enough, although it was a bit smaller than usual, it was still open.

We got our cheese, and fruit and veg. We also collected some meat we had ordered from the butcher. Jobs done, we then went to have a coffee in the café, where we met up with our guests who are currently staying with us. It was all very pleasant.

After dinner, we had asked our guests if they would like to join us at the village feu d’artifice (firework display). It all takes place in the Champagne vineyards, and it made for a lovely end to the day.