Medieval houses in France. Because modern history has largely passed it by, Sarlat has remained preserved and one of the towns most representative of 14th century France. via It looks wonderful, doesn't it?
Showing posts with label France. Show all posts
Showing posts with label France. Show all posts
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Saturday, September 3, 2011
Cat and Dog People Watching
People watching animals in Paris. My last image of the day. Goodnight. Have a great Labor Day weekend.
Friday, September 2, 2011
Friday, August 5, 2011
Thursday, August 4, 2011
Saturday, July 2, 2011
Statue of Liberty Dedicated July 4, 1886
On July 4, 1886, the Statute of Liberty, a present from the people of France, is dedicated in New York Harbor, exactly two years after it was first presented as a gift from the French to the U.S. in Paris.
Life Magazine: It Happened on the Fourth of July.
Life Magazine: It Happened on the Fourth of July.
Friday, July 1, 2011
Perfect Symmetry in France
11 bedrooms, 8.5 baths, 6,450 sq. ft., $22 million
Pedigree: Situated amid a nature preserve just minutes from the city center, this stately vineyard château was constructed over the course of the 17th and 18th centuries for French nobility. Its historic interiors have yet to be restored, but the formal gardens are poised for leisurely promenades, thanks to the scenic axes, symmetrical boxwood parterres, and romantic fountains.
Property Values: An orangerie, chapel, stable turned garage, and caretaker’s house also occupy the 57-acre grounds, more than half of which are planted with government-certified vines with an annual 100,000-bottle yield of red and rosé.
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Sunday, June 19, 2011
Faux Bois Balcony and Door Surround in France
St Guilhem By Tivan Haghighat ~ Faux Bois (from the French for false wood) refers to the artistic imitation of wood.
Sunday, May 1, 2011
Riverside Cottage in France
What a nice French riverside cottage. Sign me up for the month of August.*
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Tiny Paris Balcony
Here is another way I could rid myself of lawn mowing. Move to Paris and have an upstairs flat with a tiny vine-covered balcony. Too bad I don't speak French. It's lovely, isn't it? *
Saturday, April 23, 2011
Thursday, April 21, 2011
French Boxwood Garden
The sun is shining brightly here at the cottage and all's right with the world. You could hide Easter eggs in this boxwood garden and most of them would probably never be found. I have some major food marketing ahead of me today. See you later. _*_
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Library at Château de Groussay in France
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The private library or bibliothéque of the Château de Groussay located in Montfort-l'Amaury, France. The Château was built in 1815 by the duchesse de Charest, a daughter of Louise Elisabeth de Croÿ-Havré, marquise de Tourzel, the governess of the royal enfants de France of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette.
The desk is especially wonderful, isn't it? I'd love to have a similar one with a much deeper horizontal working surface so I could pile up more books.
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
The Little Prince Drawings on Automobile
I so love Le Petit Prince drawings on this little French automobile. ©Muddy LaBoue Le Petit Prince, published in 1943, is French aviator Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s most famous novella.
Friday, March 11, 2011
The Beautiful Gardens at Fontainebleau
Here is another fine photo by ©David Giral of the Gardens at Fontainebleau.
The first thing I am going to do this morning is take my taxes to the post office and mail them to my accountant. I'm thrilled that I finally finished that dreaded yearly job yesterday. A big weight has been lifted from my shoulders allowing me to have a great weekend. It stopped raining too. Perfect!
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Fontainebleau Castle Reflections
Fontainebleau Castle Reflections, Seine-et-Marne, France (Southeast of Paris) ©David Giral This beautiful HDR photograph was made using three different exposures.
Friday, February 11, 2011
Antique Milk Glass Hen on a Nest
This is a miniature Hen on a Nest that sits on my windowsill over the sink. Did you know that genuine milk glass has an orange peel color when you hold it up to the light? The sun was shining through this piece when I took the photograph.
I am a good war chicken
I eat little and produce a lot
Je suis une brave poule de guerre
Je mange peu et produis beaucoup
Artist: G. Douanne, 1917 or 1918
Paris: Union Française; Comité National de Prévoyance et d'Economies. I saved this poster from World War I to go with my own little chicken.
Monday, January 31, 2011
Diamond Floors at Versailles
Robert Polidori - Versailles, Questel Staircase. This is absolutely stunning, isn't it? I love black and white diamonds on floors.
Sunday, January 30, 2011
Gourdon's Garden - Provence, France
The Castle of Gourdon is close by Saint Paul de Vence - Provence, on the top of mountain. Its gardens were designed by Le Notre, Louix XIV's gardener who also did Versailles park. The picture shows the very precise hard work done by the gardeners, resulting in the geometrical shapes of the trees and golf like lawn, AND the view of the impressive canyon below the garden. When taking the shot, I deliberately chose to frame it in those two parts (garden and canyon with the white wall being the middle line). The two gardeners, feeling the heat of the summer season, add a human touch to the picture.
Provence in general, St Paul de Vence and Gourdon in particular are great places to visit and photograph. photo and text by Pierre Metivier
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