We had such a wonderful time with my brother John and his wife Karen, who stayed with us for three weeks.
They are continuing their European holiday before returning to Australia.
What better place to enjoy a valedictory lunch than Chez Jeanne in the hamlet of Pomarede, in the Lot department, made famous by Australian journalist and author Mary Moody.
She wrote a book and made a film about the restaurant, on the occasion of its 100th anniversary, about fifteen years ago.
It has been in the same family all this time.
It offers traditional cuisine bourgeoise, with soup, entree, main course, cheese and dessert ... with bread, water and a bottle of wine.
Madam Murat is now in her eighties and her daughter Sylvie has taken over the running of the business.
Sylvie's daughter, apparently, is not interested in carrying on the family tradition, so the long-term future of Chez Jeanne is under a cloud.
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| The book that Mary wrote |
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| The restaurant sits in a quiet hamlet |
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| The mural of Madam Murat and her father |
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| The menu for today |
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| Goodbye and bon voyage, Karen and John |
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| John and Madam Sylvie |
We always try to take visiting family and friends there.
Tony, you're lucky to live in one of the most gourmet region of France.
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