When my cousin and I began planning our trip to Provence Mr. Décor insisted on just one thing~ that we go see an art show. You see in the 80’s Mr. Décor was stationed in Provence for a few months. While there he said he saw the most amazing interactive art show that he had ever experienced. My Favorite Experience in Provence: Carrières de Lumières. I told my cousin and she was hesitant. She had already been to the town of Baux-de-Provence and was not eager to fight the crowds and drive the ... View the Post
Beautiful French Fabric A Bit of History and a Museum Tour
While in France my cousin and I visited several stores, a factory and a museum that all specialized in Provençal fabrics. The gorgeous fabric was originally made in India and the process was brought to France through the port of Marseille in the mid 17th century. The Indiennes stylized fabric, which is often referred to in England and America as chintz, featured bright and cheerful flora and fauna. As it was affordable and easy to care for it became an instant hit. Beautiful French Fabric A Bit ... View the Post
Strolling Thru Saint-Rémy
Saint-Rémy-de-Provence is a lovely town. It is filled with quaint little shops, delicious restaurants, and small winding streets. Strolling Thru Saint-Rémy. Strolling Thru Saint-Rémy It is located just a few miles south of Avignon with the Alpilles mountain range to the north. Here you will find buildings that are centuries old and feature shutters in perfect postcard paint shades. As always, look up as even the upper street corners may be embellished. Nostradamus Saint Rémy was ... View the Post
Monet’s Jardin Clos Normand (Closed Garden Normandy)
As much as I loved the peaceful tranquility of the Monet’s water lily pond I absolutely adored Monet’s Jardin Clos Normand (Closed Garden Normandy) in the front of his home. It was given its name, the Clos Normand, by Georges Truffaut, an esteemed French gardener. Monet’s Jardin Clos Normand (Closed Garden Normandy) From Monet’s second story bedroom window you could see the garden in all of its glory. To wake up to this every day could inspire almost everyone to paint. The arches were ... View the Post
Pont Des Arts (Bridge of Arts)
There are many beautiful and famous bridges in Paris. But the bridge that is the top tourist destination is the Pont Des Arts (Bridge of Arts) which has been given the nickname “the bridge of locks”. The pedestrian bridge crosses over the River Seine and links the central square (cour carrée) of the Palais du Louvre to the Institut de France. Pont Des Arts (Bridge of Arts) The original bridge was constructed between 1802 and 1804 during the reign of Napoleon I. It was the first metal ... View the Post
The Furniture and Accessories of French Kings
Welcome to a post filled with opulence and grandeur. The Furniture and Accessories of French Kings. This stunning bed first belonged to Louis XVIII (the 18th) and later by Charles X (the 10th) in the Tuileries palace. The Furniture and Accessories of French Kings All of the objets du art in this post can be found on the first floor of the Richelieu Gallery in room 75 close to Napoléon III’s apartments at the Louvre. The description of each item was written in French and I have done my best ... View the Post
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