Light filters through pretty white curtains trimmed in scallops of faded print fabric, illuminating an oft-repeated scene. It’s Sunday—market day—in the tiny medieval village of Issigeac, and Nathalie Pède is busy baking cakes in a small galley kitchen at the back of her sitting room that doubles as a café. Tables are adorned with cloths or mats, dainty vintage china, and, always, fresh flowers.
