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NewsletterAugust 2010 What is it?It’s a Séchoir à maïs (corn dryer) in the Bresse-Bourgogne region of France. I’m sure you can find these in other regions but the Bresse-Bourgogne is the only place I’ve seen a Séchoir à maïs like this. (More) American Culture in the French AlpsThere are a lot of things I thought I’d see in France. An old west main street (with the Bonanza theme playing in the background) and a Bluegrass Festival aren’t two of them. But that’s what I saw within a week. Another OneI found another raw milk vending machine. This one is in Tournus (Burgundy). Like the others I’ve found the milk was good and of course fresh. The milk we bought was from the morning milking. Juillettistes or AoûtiensThis is the time of year that France gets divided into two groups - Juillettistes or Aoûtiens. Juillettiste are those that go on vacation in juillet - July and Aoûtiens are those that go on vacation in août – August. The French have 5 weeks of paid vacation a year, many have more. Most people don’t take their 5 weeks all at once. Many take three to four weeks in the summer and it seems, all in one month - July or August. This month’s Newsletter is brought to you by:Les Rossignols: Is a beautiful old Quercy farmhouse built around 1840, near Assier, in the Lot, Midi-Pyrenees. Close to Figeac, the famous medieval riverside market town, there is much to do and see. Three bed and breakfast rooms are available, from a romantic double room with private roof terrace, to a family room for four. The top floor can be rented as a suite of two bedrooms to sleep six, with spa bathroom and sitting room. Close to the wonderful tourist sites of Rocamadour, St. Cirq-Lapopie, the prehistoric caves of Peche Merle, the Dordorgne, Lot and Célé river valleys there is plenty to do. Walk, explore or watch the wonderful birds and wild life, whichever way you can be sure of a fabulous holiday and warm welcome. Follow @jeffsteiner
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