St Roch Chapel

St Roch Chapel : Puycelci, FR

Puycelci is also the home to the 17th century Chapel of Saint Roch, which honors the life of Christian saint Roch (or Rocco) and the dog who saved him from starvation and death. It's a cute little chapel. Unfortunately, it wasn't open so we weren't able to see the interior.

Charlie checks out St Roch Chapel : Puycelci, FR

Modern depiction of St Roch and his faithful canine companion : Puycelci, FR

Photo copyright: Janet M Kincaid, 4/2012

St Corneille Church

Interior : St Corneille Church : Puycelci, FR

In the center of the village of Puycelci sits a 14th century church, St Corneille Church. The interior is painted in the most gorgeous blue that is known colloquially as "Tarn Blue".

High Altar : St Corneille Church : Puycelci, FR

Christ Crucified : St Corneille Church, Puycelci, FR

Photo copyright: Janet M Kincaid, 4/2012

Puycelci

Puycelci, FR: Les Plus Beaux Villages de France

We decided to get away for a couple of days. Maya spent a week last year in the French village of Puycelci in Tarn, not far from Toulouse. She was so charmed by it, she wanted to go back and show me the area. Puycelci is typical of hilltop villages all over France, but where many have become rundown and are unvisited, this little village has experienced a revival thanks to the entrepreneurial hardwork of owner and chef Dorothy Alexander. L'Ancienne Auberge sits at the center of this medieval village and features a Michelin-starred restaurant. We were there one week before their official opening, but still enjoyed fabulous meals prepared by her cook, Jean-Denis. If you want to get away for a few days, check out Puycelci and the surrounding areas. Well worth the six hour drive!

 Charm and color in old Puycelci, FR

Up Early : Puycelci, FR

Photo copyright: Janet M Kincaid, 4/2012