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abearcalledpaddington

🌏 7 years full time travel
📍FR 🇫🇷

Can you really come to France and not visit a chât Can you really come to France and not visit a château?
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Here I am at Château de Cassaigne near Condom in Gers, surrounded by 35 hectares of vines planted on a plateau of limestone outcrops. This is Côtes de Gascogne country, and the home of world-famous Armagnac, so there is history in every barrel and sunshine in every grape.
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I’ll leave the tasting to my assistants, of course, but wandering through the courtyard and vineyards was quite fascinating. Castles and countryside make a very fine combination indeed.
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#abearcalledpaddington #paddingtonbear #gascony #cotesdegascogne #travelplushie
I rather like cities that have been around for a v I rather like cities that have been around for a very long time
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In Auch, Gascony, I spent the afternoon exploring the Renaissance Cathédrale Sainte-Marie, peeking up at its magnificent organ, carved wooden stalls and glowing rose windows. Outside, the Place de la République felt wonderfully relaxed, the sort of square where a bear could happily sit and watch the world go by
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After saluting d’Artagnan at the top of the Monumental Staircase, I set off down Rue Gambetta with curious paws and no particular plan, which is usually when the best little discoveries happen
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#abearcalledpaddington #paddingtonbear #TravelBear #auch #gascony
You can’t beat a market day in France 🇫🇷 🐾 Here I You can’t beat a market day in France 🇫🇷 
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Here I am in Nérac, wandering between stalls piled high with Agen prunes, creamy cheeses, fresh grape juice, shiny olives, colourful vegetables and more varieties of salami than a small bear could reasonably carry. The hardest part is choosing what not to taste
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There’s chatter in the air, baskets swinging at elbows and that wonderful feeling that lunch is going to be very, very good! 
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#abearcalledpaddington #paddingtonbear #france #marketday
Spring has arrived in the little market town of Né Spring has arrived in the little market town of Nérac 💙
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No blossoms just yet, but the sky is the brightest blue and the sun has finally decided to stay awhile. The river is sparkling, the streets feel lighter and even the old stone buildings look pleased with themselves
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After grey days and stormy nights, this clear sky feels like a quiet promise that warmer adventures are on their way
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#abearcalledpaddington #paddingtonbear #gers #france
Hello from Gers, tucked away in the countryside of Hello from Gers, tucked away in the countryside of southwestern France
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The weather hasn’t quite rolled out a sunny welcome. Storm Nils swept through, leaving parts of the region under water and without power. I spent three days without electricity, though thankfully there was water and gas, so things were never truly dire, plus, I have a new warm hat, do you like it?
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Instead, it turned into something unexpectedly cosy. Candle-lit dinners, quiet evenings by the fire and a slower rhythm to the days. Sometimes even a storm brings its own kind of magic
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Power returned yesterday, and life hums along again. But I must admit, those flickering candle-lit evenings felt rather special
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#abearcalledpaddington #paddingtonbear #TravelBear  #countrysidelife #stormnils
Bonjour from Bordeaux! 🐾 Just a quick stop in this Bonjour from Bordeaux!
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Just a quick stop in this charming French city before I head off to a new pet-sitting adventure. Cobblestone streets, colourful buildings and a little time for a croissant before the work begins 🥐🇫🇷
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#abearcalledpaddington #paddingtonbear #paddington #France #bordeaux
A quiet stroll through the Jordaan 🐾 Walking past A quiet stroll through the Jordaan
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Walking past the canals and wonky houses, the Westerkerk keeps popping into view above the rooftops. It’s one of those landmarks you notice more the longer you wander
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Amsterdam has a nice way of slowing things down
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#abearcalledpaddington #paddingtonbear #paddington #PaddingbearExplorer #BearTales #TravelBear #plushietravel #plushiecommunity #amsterdam #jordaan #westerkerk #canalwalks #citystroll
Wandering the Jordaan always makes me smile 🇳🇱🌷 🐾 Wandering the Jordaan always makes me smile 🇳🇱🌷 
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So many wonky houses leaning at odd angles, bikes whizzing past in every direction, and the occasional burst of colourful graffiti tucked between canals. Every street feels a little bit crooked and completely full of character
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Amsterdam, you may wobble, but you do it with style. Which is your favorite photo?
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#abearcalledpaddington #paddingtonbear #paddington #PaddingbearExplorer #BearTales #TravelBear #plushietravel #plushiecommunity #amsterdam #jordaan #canallife #bikelife #streetart #citywander #bearonadventure
One last fika before I wave goodbye to Sweden ☕🥐 🐾 One last fika before I wave goodbye to Sweden ☕🥐
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Did you know Sweden loves its baked goods so much that some of them have their very own name days? Cinnamon Bun Day is the famous one, and these beauties are semla buns, traditionally eaten before Lent and now happily enjoyed whenever the craving strikes. Soft cardamom buns, almond paste, clouds of cream, it’s serious business
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I was lucky enough to meet a local plushie mouse who patiently explained all of this to me over fika, making sure I didn’t miss a single crumb of Swedish culture. A cosy moment, a sweet tradition, and the perfect way to end my time here before heading off to Amsterdam for a week
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#abearcalledpaddington #paddingtonbear #paddington #PaddingbearExplorer #BearTales #TravelBear #plushietravel #plushiecommunity #fika #sweden #semla #swedishculture #coffeemoment #sigtuna #lastdaysinsweden #bearonadventure
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