On the Banks of the Aveyron in in SW France, JP Paints His Last. - and the Castle of Penne

I have harbored a secret fantasy of being a plein air painter on the banks of the Seine. So here I am on the banks of  the Aveyron in St. Antonin Noble Val. Betsy reading a Robert Parker novel beside me, French tourists stopping to comment and chat and instruct us in their lovely language. It will do,  

Maybe two more days if I am pushing. 

A last look at the castle of Penne from the terrace of the restaurant. It had an intent and history as grim and bloody as it looks.

Video shows a panoramic view of the Avayron Valley from the castle. (JP's Video)




And Betsy's View - Vertigo Susceptible? Do not watch.