A nearby pottery village at Christmas is the place to visit if you live in Uzès. San Quentin la Poterie, is just down the road. The small town is filled with dozens of pottery shops and other sorts of magical places. On this day, it was La Tournée du Père Noël, the annual holiday market.
Follow along as I wander through the streets and into the shops.
A Pottery Village at Christmas
The whole town of San Quentin la Poterie seemed to be out this day. If they weren’t joining shoppers, they were doing their favorite thing — bingo.
… and pétanque …
Playing Pétanque in San Quentin la Poterie
Petanque is a ball game played all over France, often in parks, squares, and dedicated petanque courts. Players stand inside a circle and throw hollow metal balls (boules) as close to a smaller target ball (the cochonnet). The player or team with the closest boule wins the round. The most common target score is 13 points, but the game points can vary based on the players’ agreement.
Players always look forward to the traditional drink of pastis, served before, during … and after the game!
Pastis
What a glorious way to start the holiday!
Categories: Around France, Blog, San Quentin la Poterie
Oh….this takes me back to just last September and the lovely day we spent there! I can almost imagine walking those streets again. Thanks for the wonderful trip!
So glad this brings back memories for you. I just love that place. Hurry back!
Hey, Deborah, Bingo is a great way to learn your French numbers – high motivation! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Three classes in French a week now. Hopefully by the time you return I can speak at least a little bit. Hope your holiday is fab! So much going on here and fun you’re missing, but know you’re enjoying home with the family and your friends. Hugs!
Love followiing along!
Always glad to have you. Hope you’re recovering well!
Deborah thanks and it looks chilly. Merry Christmas and pass it on to all our friends and have a glass of Champagne on us!!!
Lunch with Jenny and Melvyn was fun but missed you. It’s beautiful here! In the 50’s. Christmas marche is this weekend! Champagne it is!