Eus is officially one of the prettiest villages in France. One of the things we particularly loved about it was their gloriously green- glazed and fish-faced terracotta drainpipes..
As you approach the village along an inevitably winding road, it makes the perfect pretty village view – clinging to the hillside in a pleasingly symmetrical way.
But the real pleasure is just strolling amongst its ancient stones and archways;
scratching the ears of the dozens of local cats;
admiring the beautifully glazed terracotta down pipes and even guttering;
the profusion of artistic geckos – the town symbol;
the lovely street name plaques – all boasting the little lizard in impressive alphabetic poses
and simply the pride and attention to detail that the village has.
Admittedly everywhere was shut – including the much boasted about church, but the coffee and the stroll put smiles on our faces. Thanks Eus!