A Doggy Scene Stealer in an Orleans Bookbinder

Just been to Loire valley to write a little article. In the city of Orleans, we visited a book binder, M. Ferriere, pursuing his traditional craft at 9, rue Pothier. He does a lot of interesting work with books, and also restores fascinating old journals and books of maps...



...but I hope he won't mind my mentioning that I fell in love with his charming dog, Dune, which really, really wanted to join in the social event. Dune didn't make a fuss, just quietly struck poses like this all over the room. A real scene stealer.