Here is the town hall and one of the 17 functioning water wheels. It was cool to see the water wheels. I thought I made a movie of it, but I guess I haven't mastered that skill yet.
The travel book called it the Venice of Province, but the similarity ends with the fact that there was water.
Some general comments about France: the waiters are PERFECT. They don't tell you their name or ask how your day is going...they just pay attention, but are neither friendly nor aloof. They are professionals. They notice the minute you put down the fork. They are right there when you want something. A nice contrast to the "friendly" American wait staff who are seldom really thinking about what you might want.
My favorite meal so far in France? This will surprise you, but it was an omelette au fromage. Adjust your mind, though, because this omelette bore no resemblance to any in N America. It was ETHEREAL, it was like eating a cloud of eggs and cheese. The cheese was no doubt grated into the eggs and was perfectly incorporated. No American cheese slice lying limply between some stiff over cooked eggs. And, I had a salad in St. Remy that I'm still thinking about because so much thought went into the preparation and combination of items.
A bientot.
