Armistice Day

Today is a public holiday in France so although the children only went back to school on Thursday they have another day off to day.

I guess you have noticed that whenever a new road is ripped through an embankment, poppies spring up. I believe that is why the poppy was chosen as a symbol. Shells tore through the ground in the battles of the First World War, later fields of poppies grew.

Ne pas oublier........don't forget. Oublier Jamais........Never Forget.

A First World War Film. If you haven't watched this film, and if you love the star of the film Amelie (Audrey Tatou), then try watching this and enjoy this one............ A very long Engagement. That link takes you to a fairly harsh critique but I loved it, Audrey is as enchanting as ever!

An extra dose of bells

At 7 this morning the church bells rang for a very long time, and then I remembered that it is July 14th.

Today is Bastille Day which is celebrated on the 14th July every year which is another Public holiday here in France.

It commemorates the 1790 Fete de la Federation held on the first anniversary of the storming of the Bastille, this was a symbolic day it represents the uprising of the French people. There wont be any festivities in the village it is more of a family day here.

At the moment the parades in Paris are being televised on TF2. It is too sunny to stay in and watch tv, so we are off to the forest for a walk.