The papis gather to put the world to rights and stay all morning.

We all have ‘Apps’ on our mobile phone, but ‘App’ is also a short, informal way of saying ‘appétit’. 

These two amis in their Amis 6 and Amis 8, have stopped for a chat.

Reproduced as giclée print in various sizes, some with mounts. 

Le coque sportif. In French, a boiled egg is an 'oeuf à la coque'.

Playing on the phrase ‘Elevé en plain air’, which means 'raised free range'. This happy duck is being raised in a Gers landscape. 

The free concerts on the main square draw jazz fans the whole day. Even if it's just as background music to their snooze, read or conversation.

A Gascon in Paris. Forget the black dress, she has a black chicken!

Reproduced as giclée print in various sizes, some with mounts. 

A detailed map of South West France drawn by Perry. Lots of details of villages, monuments, events and characters of the region. Available as an A2, A3 and A4 print.

Avian flu is called 'grippe aviaire' in French. But a few too many drinks and it could become 'grippe à bière' !

The angel's share, or 'la part des anges' is the small volume of alcohol that evaporates while a spirit matures in the barrel. These gascon angels are making the most of it!

One should celebrate a birthday, even when we'd prefer to forget how old we are! Available as fine art prints in A4, A3 and A2.

Melons or lemons? The men seem to know which they like

Mamie has found a way to make the most of her chickens' talent at scratching up the soil. It uses less fuel too!

Like a real super hero, Mamie is the guardian of all that is good in the world. Especially her own recipe for foie gras. Her knowledge and experience will be conserved in a jar, while stocks last.

Reproduced as giclée print in various sizes, some with mounts. 

A tisane is an infusion, often herbal tea. This waiter is providing his happy customer with an armagnac, infused with the flavour and colour of the oak vat.

Instinctively we lift the pedal when we see a gendarme car, especially when we see a lot at the same time! Available as an A4, A3, A2 print and on canvas.

La fête champêtre du village. Tout le monde sont là, avec toujours les mêmes suspects à la buvette... Disponible en A3, A4 et maintenant sur toile de 100cm x 70cm

The Gascon force is strong.

These chickens have a cunning plan to get to the kitchen garden unseen.

A pretty village in the Adour valley, as seen by a passing duck.

So, ‘Volaille’ means ‘fowl’, ‘vol’ means ‘fly’, ‘ail’ is French for garlic. So ‘Vol’ail  ! Easy, eh?

Beware, a herd of papis may be ahead and they don't move very fast. A troupeau is a herd.

A variation on the well-known recipe, this cockerel is being spoilt. The duck at the window is quite jealous!

Reproduced as giclée print in various sizes, some with mounts. 

When the moon is right and the rain allows, the roads and fields are filled with tractors.

In gascony, the time seems to go slower. More time to enjoy the pleasures of life.

"All that Jazz" is a well-known standard, but when we're at Jazz in Marciac, we are surrounded by "All that Gers"...

Dirty, dusty and tired, but happy to bring the hay in.

This mami has worked in the garden everyday of her life, which is probably why she is still doing it today.

A new use for a confit pot ...

Seduced by his music, amongst the vines

Reproduced as giclée print in various sizes, some with mounts. 

This little chappie is helping prepare Gascon cuisine. Bon appétit.

Reproduced as giclée print in various sizes, some with mounts. Also available as greeting card, as well as on large-format canvas. 

WC Fêtes ... and the moral is: never pluck blackburries near the toilet block.

This poor chap couldn't duck under the radar.