Well, we have heard of Freemasons and 'Buffalos' but had no idea there was a 'Brotherhood of the Warm Sausage'. We had arrived in Le Cateau-Cambresis and decided to go to the Matisse Gallery (Graham loves his art). The first room had a very interesting display of local residents' favourite items, and a little bit about their lives. Along with a pigeon fancier, a farmer and a restaurateur we were excited to see the robes of a member of the 'warm sausage brigade.' Of course it led to great tittering on my part and a small twinkle in the eye of Mr Fluffy which was a bit naughty as I'm sure they take it very seriously.
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| robe et chapeau de la Confrerie D'Andouille Chaude |
The town itself was nothing spectacular but the gallery was fabulous. Along with a large collection of Matisse pieces (he was born in the town) there were Chagalls, Legers and, a new discovery for me, Auguste Hubin. Loved his colourful art and stained glass windows. A very attractive Giacommetti stands in the front courtyard as well.
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| Auguste Hubin window |
We tried to go to Arras but the aire was full and not particularly attractive so we are now in Lens which has an out shoot of The Louvre so we may pop in there this morning (if I can drag Graham kicking and screaming along). Having just heard that Les Geants will be in Ath in Belgium this weekend we will be heading over there later today.
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