Misty Skies ........

 

Looking out from within the grounds of Chateau-de-Beynac

in the wonderful south western corner of rural France

 

 

 

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Summer Roses .....

 

I have visited Monet's House at Giverny a few times

but never in the summer-time when sweet roses adorn this pretty pink house

 

This photos was sent to me by a dear blogging friend who visited last summer

and of course has inspired me to make the journey to see it all for myself

I can't wait!!

 

 

 

 

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Carousel in the Park ......

 

Carousels are a integral part of Parisian society

One of the prettiest is located here in the small but delightful

Parc Monceau

 

 

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Parisian Passages ............

Rue Marie Stuart    2nd arrondissment

 

 

Walking towards the quaint

~   Passage du Grand Cerf   ~

 

I love how these little mini arcades connect from

one area to another with their eclectic mix of artisan workshops.

 

 

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Pont Neuf .......

~   Pres de Pont Neuf   ~

 

I love the eclectic mix of colours on Parisian posters

reminding tourists of the many things to be seen and experienced

 in this wonderful city of light.

 

 

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Misty In The Mountains ....

 

 

 Misty skies over the River Dordogne in the south-west of France.

Dotted along the ridge are many beautiful and historic chateaux - the one you can see

in the distance was once owned by Josephine Baker

 

 

 

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Night Skies over Paris ......

 

Crepuscule light over Paris

 brings with it a beauty unrivalled.

 

These pics were taken in and around Le Louvre

just after the sun had dipped below the horizon

leaving that wonderful soft golden hue

 

 

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Snippets from Sarlat ......

 

Looking out across rustic roof-tops of the pretty medieval village of Sarlat

nestled in the beautiful Aquitaine area of rural south-west France.

 

 

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An Elegant Entrance ........

Hotel Plaza Athenee  ~  Avenue Montaigne

 

Many famous faces have walked through this elegant doorway

with its stylish Hector~Guimard canopy

Rudolf Valentino - Grace Kelly -  Jackie Kennedy

to name but a few

 

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Over the years I have summoned up the courage

to enter most of Paris's luxurious establishments

but at this doorway I have remained on the out-side

looking in ...... maybe next trip!

 

 

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Fifty Shades Of Grey .......

 

 

 

Soft in the hazy light of an overcast sky

Paris is still beautiful 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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