Our second day in SANV unfolded with a wonderful breakfast served in the beautiful gardens of our inn by one of our hosts, Lisa. Everything was specially prepared and quite delicious!

Clint standing with Lisa by the breakfast table she had set up for us in the garden.

We followed that up with a leisurely stroll through one section of the village. Even though SANV is small, it is amazing how much there is down each narrow street in the maze that makes up this picturesque place.

Modern and ancient transportation wheels side by side.
Some of the buildings may look decrepit and unsound but most of them are lived in and have been standing strong for about 500 years.

Ryan had to follow up on some work after that so I took advantage of the extra time to take my book to the comfortable, red, daybed in the garden. Looking up at all the juicy clusters of grapes hanging down over me, I just had to pull off a large cluster to snack on while I had a mid-day read.

I could do this all day, every day…
Delicious and juicy, there are plenty hanging in the arbor to share.

After several hours, our friend Sabine from Toulouse, texted that she had arrived at a nearby parking lot. I went out to meet her so she would know how to find our lodging place hidden deep among the winding streets. She would spend the night here also in a room she had reserved for the night. The three of us spent time in the garden and walking around SANV for the next 2 hours, enjoying the sights and continuing catching up with one another after our eight year absence. We only stopped in order to return to the inn to get ready for dinner.

The bridge which allows cars to cross the river and enter Saint-Antonin-Noble-Val.
Both Sabine and Ryan think the fish we saw were trout.

We had reserved a table at a restaurant in another town, about a twenty minute drive away, that Lisa had recommended. It was a beautiful evening for a drive further along the same gorge that we had driven in yesterday and it seemed like we arrived almost too quickly at our destination. The restaurant had a modern interior but was located in an ancient, renovated mill. The river Aveyron rushed along underneath and to the side of the building.

Le Moulin de Varne, a restaurant to be sure and try out when in this part of France.
That Sabine – the French are always stylish!
And then there are the Americans!

Dinner turned out to be one of those places where you think you have never had food so good. It was truly exceptional! The service was professional but light and friendly in a way that only enhanced the entire experience. As meals usually do in France, the meal unfolded over about a two hour period and you wished it would never end. If you are ever in this part of France and want a great restaurant to try, just ask us!