120. Cazaugitat - France - House and Pet Sitting - Episode 41


We arrived in Cazaugitat (pron. ka-zō-zhee-tah) in the mid-afternoon and were greeted by Sue and Richard, an English couple who settled in France 12 years ago. We also met Spangle, Hector and the chooks. The house was built in the 1750s, and many of the old features are still functional. We were taken around the workings and quirks of a building of that age. I am always fascinated with old-world architecture and this place fulilled that wonder. It was built to last as the walls are made from solid stone blocks half a metre thick. 

 Our home for 6 weeks.

Spangle.  Him gorgeous!

Hector, the dominator.


My (temporary) office.


I just love the old timbers. Stunning!


A view of the house from the dog walk path.


Vines as far as the eye can see.


And the most magnificent sunsets.



Being so rural, there is very little traffic and the villages are not far away for supplies, but both of us are happy to have a quiet life for a week or two before venturing out.

Sampling the local wares in the back garden.


Won't be long before these vines green up.




Comments

  1. AnonymousFebruary 8, 2025 at 7:18 PM

    The photos look amazing and it is clear that every stay is a different personal experience with the animals and properties. Stay safe and enjoy every day 👍🥰 🇦🇺 Mario and Jane 🌈

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  2. KayeFebruary 8, 2025 at 8:07 PM

    Bonjour familie. C'est bon et un beau chien. Apprécier xxx

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  3. AnonymousFebruary 8, 2025 at 8:53 PM

    ....And I love the Boxster in the garage. U

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  4. LeanneFebruary 8, 2025 at 9:16 PM

    Hi Paul and Max, looks great. Enjoy your time chilling out in France xxx

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  5. AnonymousFebruary 8, 2025 at 10:26 PM

    Loving your adventures 🩷

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  6. Dianne watsonFebruary 8, 2025 at 11:17 PM

    Looks amazing guys

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  7. AnonymousFebruary 9, 2025 at 12:16 AM

    Looks fabulous! Sending love from Oz! Yvette Muir Xo

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  8. Jon GriffinFebruary 9, 2025 at 1:22 AM

    Looks lovely, a bit of Hepburn in one of those buildings, and quite a hand full to look after

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  9. PattyFebruary 9, 2025 at 3:00 AM

    Beautiful home, the likes of which I would be very happy to live in.

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    1. MaxineFebruary 10, 2025 at 1:53 PM

      Here for another three weeks. Better hurry...

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  10. Mary Lawrence February 9, 2025 at 6:04 AM

    Now that looks like the ticket! Enjoy! I can see myself sitting there with a lovely glass of wine.

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  11. AnonymousFebruary 9, 2025 at 6:13 AM

    Very nice…Pickles

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