Bearn, France

Bearn travel photo highlights. An image collection from France's Bearn region, including Lahon farm, Mouhous, Pau and southwestern France. © www.uncorneredmarket.com

Bead Necklaces - Burosse-Mendousse, France
This photo was taken at a jewelery stand at the May 1st festivals in the village of Burosse-Mendousse. The beads in the middle come from Afghanistan, but the saleswoman clarified that she had bought them in Rome. Not quite as adventurous a story as if she had actually been to Afghanistan, but an interesting journey for the bead, for sure. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Chateau - Bearn, France
History has it that during WWII, Nazi soldiers wanted to blow this place up because they believed it to be a safe house for the resistance. Fortunately, for us today, they had a look only to find that it was empty. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Cute Dog - Bearn, France
How could you not love this face? Chico, the faithful downward facing dog of Lahon. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Village Festival - Burosse-Mendousse, France
There was a local festival in the southwestern French village of Burosse-Mendousse with traditional music and dancing from the region. There is a push to rediscover and reconnect with the Occitain language and local traditions. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Meeting the Mayor - Bearn, France
Our group descended upon the Mairie one morning to meet the mayor of Mouhous, the second smallest village in France with only 32 inhabitants. The mayor's working hours are Wednesday from 9-12. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
French Girl with Tripod Dog - Bearn, France
It's hard to see in this photo, but the poodle only has three legs. This didn't deter it from happily making its way around the May 1st festival. We were all intrigued - she followed the poodle, and we followed them. www.uncorneredmarket.com/
Village Sheep - Mouhous, France
These sheep keep the grass trim in front of the Mairie (mayor's office) in the village of Mouhous in southwestern France. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Bearnaise Farmlands - Bearn, France
Bearnaise Farmlands - Bearn, France © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Pear-shaped Sheep - Mouhous, France
Sheep, a defining characteristic of the Bearnaise landscape, were often pear-shaped and in need of a good wool-washing. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Moody Morning - Bearn, France
Taking stock of a moody morning, fogged in at Lahon. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Dinner at Farmhouse - Lahon, France
We were very fortunate with our weather and were able to eat many meals outside, including our last dinner together. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Perfect Rose - Bearn, France
The area around Pau seemed to be the perfect climate for roses. This rose was found in the graveyard of Taron, a small village near where we stayed. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Street Icons in Old Town - Pau, France
Street Icons in Old Town - Pau, France © www.uncorneredmarket.com
A Girl and A Dog - Pau, France
Holding court outside one of Pau's skin care boutiques, this dog never moved. It was the paragon of doggie docility. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Taron Twilight - France
Taron Twilight - France © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Saturnia Pyri Moth - Bearn, France
The dazzling Saturnia Pyri moth. We were mesmerized by it. So, apparently, was the fly. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Virginia Tulip Tree - Bearn, France
A blossom from the huge Virginia Tulip tree outside the barn where we were staying. The flowers were just starting to open and the bees were going crazy, making it seem like the tree was alive and humming. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Cherries at Pau's Covered Market - France
Taken at the covered market in Pau. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Lavender Vendor at Market - Pau, France
Lavender Vendor at Market - Pau, France © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Market Ladies - Pau, France
These ladies came out of the market and asked us what journal/newspaper we worked for since we were taking so many photos inside. They were flattered when we asked to take theirs. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Bucket of Flowers - Pau, France
Bucket of Flowers - Pau, France © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Cheese Vendor - Pau, France
A woman at the market informed us that this man was one of the best cheese producers around. Unfortunately, his infamously odorous "pyramide" cheese was sold out by the time we arrived, so we secured a little goat cheese buchette instead. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Goose - Pau, France
A goose sentry keeps a watchful eye on the jambon du Bayonne at the market in Pau. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Woman Vendor - Pau, France
This woman had artistically placed a bunch of roses by an antique scale. We were admiring the composition when she approached us for some friendly conversation. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Poodle at Fresh Market - Pau, France
Poodle at Fresh Market - Pau, France © www.uncorneredmarket.com