We’re on vacation this week, back in the states. So something quick and fun today: A collection of French doors. From Paris to Provence, in Burgundy and beyond, these French doors tell a story of history, tradition, and sometimes more.
Favorite Reads: First up, on the plane I read Karen Chase's Bonjour 40: A Paris Travel Log, which if you are a Paris-ophile you will want to get immediately, for your Kindle, ipad or iphone. Karen spent 40 days in Paris for her 40th birthday, and she describes her adventures with all the passion Paris has to offer. You may want to take her Paris journey yourself. Then visit Andra Paddio's site to check out her fun book, What Makes France so French.
In the Comments: The chestnut story evoked some Christmas memories, and a French memory for Nancy, who ate them many ways in Nimes. Mel, chestnut beer is a new one on me, must go to Corsica to try it. Mark, Husk is on our list for Charleston, we'll see if it's in the budget! Thanks, as always, for the lovely comments.
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9 thoughts on “A Peek Inside A French Door”
Such beauty!Thank you for making us envious of your daily view!
Every time I see a picture of a French door I feel almost homesick. Maybe I live on the wrong side of the ocean. Have fun with your family.
Such character. The stories they could tell.
What fun! Your pictures are evoking some of my own memories of doors in Paris, Arles, and elsewhere — the colors, the hardware, the surprises!
I am an avid door photographer from all over France and a bit of Tuscany. I have quite a collection which I think I will compile into a book someday.
They do definitely tell volumes of a world beyond.
Jealous you are in Charleston, another wonderful city, for food and ambience.
I have always loved to photograph doors – these are wonderful! 🙂
Yes, I agree, French doors seem like no others! I especially love the heavy doors hiding those gorgeous courtyards in Paris. ..
I love French doors. My husband and I are in the process of redoing the huge wooden doors on our garage. They are wonderfully made of exotic North African wood and are in much need of repair. I will be so exited when they are done. We had the chance to buy new ones if we wanted, but there is no way in heck I would do that. I didn’t come to France for new, modern doors 🙂
hi there,
Interesting point of view of France ! The 3rd photo actually reminded me of our castle in the Loire valley before we did a reform: http://www.faleche.com/