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La Lumière has been a Chambre d’Hôtes for 16 years, from 1996 to 2012. During this time we’ve welcomed people from all parts of the world and we’ve enjoyed their visits enormously. Read the rest of this entry »
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Hoopoes and red squirrels
Monday May 09th, 2011 09
Hoopoes are regular Spring visitors. The huge, heraldic crested Hoopoe, looking like a French tapestry, hops about fearlessly in front of the house, looking for insects under the trees. Nothing fazes him, and if disturbed by humans or the odd cat he spreads his golden crest and stalks away, slowly.
You could mistake him for a Jay, with black and white striped wings and tail, but his head and body are golden. He’s worth coming to see!! Read the rest of this entry »