Welcome to the Fall Porches and Patio’s tour hosted by Amber of Follow The Yellow Brick Home. I recently traveled to France for ten days. I spent the first 6 days in the South of France and the warmer climate had yet to show any signs of fall.
If you are coming over from Panoply, welcome! Doesn’t Rita have an amazing green thumb! Here at Storybook Cottage in Texas, there is not much fall to be found. The summer blooms of roses, morning glories, zinnia’s and impatients are still going strong.
I have added a few yellow mums and marigolds to give the yard a bit of fall flair.
Fall, In Love With France
But Paris was breathtakingly beautiful with its autumnal splendor. There was still plenty of green to be seen but the leaves definitely had begun to fall.
I chose to walk to most locations I was seeking. The early morning light was particularly lovely.
The various Paris neighborhoods offer small fall delights.
In the early morning hours, I had the Tuileries garden to myself. I sent Mr. Decor this image and wrote that I was saving him a seat.
I wish I could find this metal edging for my own garden.
The Sacré-Cœur basilica always stands out no matter what season.
While some may sing of Paris in the springtime, there truly is a certain magic to the fall.
Next up on the tour is Botanic Blue. I have had a few wonderful opportunities to see Judith’s home in person and she truly is a gifted gardener.
Laura
I hope you will enjoy visiting all of the wonderful blogs on the tour today.
Gorgeous, Laura. I particularly love the photo of the white apartment (?) building with the stairs and leaves strewn about. I guess in the deep South you must use your imagination for a fall season . Pumpkins create that , I suppose, as long as they don’t rot in the heat, right? Nonetheless, it’s wonderful to still your garden blooming. I enjoy the later blooms. Thanks for sharing both Texas and France!
You’ve captured the spirit of Fall in France so beautifully, Laura. I love all the colors in the changing leaves and it looks like you’ve found the perfect place to sit and unwind. It makes me feel like heading to the bookstore this morning. And the nursery to pick up a few urns too, they are stunning. Happy Fall, CoCo
Fun and beautiful photography. Especially love the park benches. Just lovely! Happy touring!!
It’s been years since I’ve been to France, but remember it to this day. I bet seeing it in person in all its fall spendor was incredible! Breathtaking!
Oh wow, what gorgeous pictures. Thanks for the tour of France in the Fall.
I love traveling to France and have been lucky enough to be there in every season but I will say that my favorites are Winter when it is decorated for Christmas and Fall. Less people and so beautiful. These are some beautiful photos!
Beautiful photos, Laura! What a wonderful time to visit Paris! And I love your orange zinnias!
How lucky you are to get to experience fall in Paris! I had never thought about how beautiful another country could be in fall. Now that I see your Paris pictures, you are making me want to go there. I was last there in 1992, so it’s high time I returned!
Laura,
Fall in France! I love your everyday photos of Paris celebrating the season. Save me a seat in Tuileries Garden, also. Thank you for your gracious introduction, dear friend.
Should we all get together one more time before Jemma moves to Colorado?
Judith
Two of my favorite things, FALL & PARIS!!
You managed to fill my heart with such loveliness. Really!!
Laura, your photos from France are absolutely gorgeous! It’s a pleasure to be joining you on another tour! Blessings, Cecilia @My Thrift Store Addiction
Oh my golly every single picture is like a post card! I’m so glad you posted them. Fingers crossed I’ll get there some day. And how sweet of you to send the “love note” to Mr. Decor. Perfect picture for that too!
Laura, you had the dreamiest trip! I love seeing your fall in France photos. 🙂
Those lovely pictures of Paris make me want to paint pictures, especially the row of benches.
Love your morning glories.
Thanks for taking us to Paris for Fall! It was an unexpected treat in this tour! I’ve never been, but through your pictures I can see it is just lovely. Happy to be on this tour with you!
I loved all of your beautiful pictures of France! Where is that garden with the reflecting pool and white building? It is so beautiful.
Oh, how lovely your post. Thanks so much for sharing the beauty of fall in France. Your photos should be in a magazine.
It certainly is beautiful Laura! I have not made it to France. I’ve been close, but hope to get there dome day!!
hugs,
Jann
You have truly captured the eloquent essence of fall in France! Love the closeup pictures of the leaves, the benches, and the apartment building with the light pole… really all lovely amazing images! So lovely to visit France and get to enjoy a taste of fall there. Your garden looks wonderful too, enjoy the colors and blooms… my garden is done for the year here, and I get to enjoy other gardens virtually 🙂 Enjoyed my visit with you today Laura 🙂
Your photos of Paris are exquisite…it is on my bucket list, but I better go soon, or I will need something motorized. Looking at the cobbled walkways—just reminds me of how OLD Paris really is, and had me wondering how many layers of cobbles there are? Beautiful
What an absolutely magical place to visit, Laura! Beautiful and picturesque in any season, I’m sure. My daughter gets to visit next January, and I can’t wait for her to experience it! Thanks for the amazing pics!
I so enjoyed your photos. I so love France so thank you for sharing these xx
Laura, thanks for sharing this amazing post with SYC.
hugs,
Jann
Laura, just beautiful!!! I love getting up early when I am somewhere and going out into the early morning light to capture the beauty around me. Great photos and yes, wouldn’t it be nice to sit in the park and have croissants and coffee or tea while watching ducks and other birds floating along the river {not sure whether there are any, but guessing}. Still part of my bucket list!
Happy fall to you,
Barb 🙂
p.s. If you haven’t already, I’d love for you to come and share this post over on this week’s Share Your Style #178. I am one of the new hosts this fall and I’m sure readers would love to see a little Paris in the fall. <3 Thank you!
Beautiful photos. Where did you go in the south of France?
I love your photos of Paris. I have only been there in the summer. The parks look beautiful in the fall.
Laura,
I loved this tour and your photos from Paris. I have been to Paris a few times, once in summer, once in December and once in January. I am really wanting to get there for Fall now! Your pictures are just stunning! Absolutely stunning! Thank you for sharing them!
Absolutely stunning photos! I would love to visit France someday. It seems like such a magical place. Thank you for sharing your experience and I enjoyed joining you on this tour!
This was such an absolutely delightful post! I dream of traveling to Paris, so now I am certain I will plan my trip in the fall. These photos are magnificent! Thank you so much for allowing us to enjoy these wonderful memories with you and for joining the tour!
Happy fall!
Your France fall pics are so pretty. Love Paris!
Your Paris photos are stunning, Laura. I would love to go there in the fall as well. My husband has a “Paris Fund” going for us, maybe our 25th anniversary in 2 years? Thanks for sharing at Vintage Charm! xo Kathleen Our Hopeful Home|
Anytime of year is lovely in Paris, but you have really captured fall in the city of lights! I have never visited in fall, and you have me longing for a trip. Happy fall!