Bonjour LaVergne, France!

The amazing Angie Mayes sent me information today about an organizational meeting for students hoping to travel to LaVergne, France in the summer of 2007. You can read more about the meeting info at the bottom of this post. But let's talk about LaVergne France!



According to one website I found, the area of France in which LaVergne is located is famous for its "Pigeonniers." The people of France who raise pigeons use them for meat and dung (to fertilize their fields). The most exotic of these dovecotes is to be found at Lavergne between Gramat and Saint-Céré. Many old farms still have little square towers pierced with holes for pigeons.

Here is a link to a French holiday home located in LaVergne. Also a nifty picture of the LaVergne countryside.



Finally! I found a really great page that has photos of LaVergne, France. It describes the spectacular sunflower fields in the summers, the markets in nearby towns, and more.

And finally, Angie's information about the trip:

The initial meeting to determine the interest of those young people (13-18 years of age) wanting to go to Lavergne, France in the Summer of 2007 will be at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 6, 2006 at La Vergne City Hall.

Anyone interested in attending should be at that meeting. We will limit the group to 10 individuals. We will also need three adult chaperones for the 10-day trip. We do not have an itinerary as of yet, but hope have one to by the time of the meeting.

Also, anyone who wants to donate to the Sister City Program to help pay half the expenses of the students going to Lavergne is welcome to. Checks should be sent in care of Angie Mayes at La Vergne City Hall, 5093 Murfreesboro Road, La Vergne, TN 37086. We are planning to raise between $10,000 and $15,000 to help defer travel costs.

For more information, call Sister City Coordinator Angie Mayes at 287-8690 or 207-4678.