'Roquefixade, France'

This is Roquefixade, in the Ariege region of France. We were here a couple of years ago. The weather wasn't great for that week but, on this day, it was fine. 
My painting is of the village at the foot of the cliffs. At the top though, is the Chateau de Roquefixade, a ruined castle.

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'Bridge at Rieux Volvestre'

Another bridge, but this time in SW France in the Haute-Garonne department. I like the colours of the buildings in this area.
An interesting fact: Rieux Volvestre was the site of the trial of Martin Guerre, in 1560. The original Martin Guerre left his wife and child but, several years later, a man claiming to be him reappeared and took his place for three years.

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Manzac d'en Bas

Just returned from a recent holiday in the Ariege, France, where I will be leading a watercolour painting holiday next year.
Taking only hand luggage, meant that I was travelling very light. However, I did manage to pack a small journal and my tiny watercolour palette. To make things fit I even cut down the handles on the brushes!
As it was a family holiday, painting opportunities were few but I did manage to sit down and sketch the studio on a day, which was too wet to venture out.

A welcoming place with great views and an endless range of subject matter for the painter.