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Thursday, November 12, 2009

Farewell Provence

We came across several windmills as we drove through the country side of Provence.
I always pictured windmills in the Netherlands, but found them in France too.
Sidewalk cafes were a lunch time delight.
A bigger than life rooster sitting outside an antique shop.
I thought he was very pretty.

A castle in Roussillon. We thought we would tour the castle, but wouldn't you just know it was lunch time and everything was closed except the very fun marketplace in town.
On Friday we will leave Provence. I hope you enjoyed visiting there with me.
It was an area in France full of beautiful sights, quaint villages, and lovely country roads.
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11 comments:

  1. margieNovember 12, 2009 at 4:58 AM

    so i was wondering where we are going next?

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  2. parTea ladyNovember 12, 2009 at 5:27 AM

    There was certainly a lot to see there. What a treat it must have been to sit at the outdoor cafe beside the river and enjoy the local cuisine. Does that castle actually have gargoyles on the turret? One looks more like a lioness. Did you keep a journal of all the wonderful sights?

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  3. MaryNovember 12, 2009 at 6:27 AM

    That has to be I'Isle-sur-la-Sorge with the river and water wheels! We stayed overnight and so enjoyed the big Sunday market with antiques to die for.........and only for millionaires when we saw the prices!! Pretty town and yes, those riverside cafes were lovely.

    I hope so much to return to Provence again, I truly loved it....and I'm so glad you had a wonderful visit Marilyn.

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  4. Marilyn MillerNovember 12, 2009 at 8:51 AM

    par Tea lady - yes, they are gargoyles. So many of the castles and churches had gargoyles.

    Mary - yes, that is Isle-sur-la-Sorgue. We went to the Thursday market and didn't see any antiques.

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  5. Teresa's New LifeNovember 12, 2009 at 9:52 AM

    I think this was my favorite one. I love the old big rooster. Thank you for sharing, as this will the the closest some of us will ever get.

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  6. GayleNovember 12, 2009 at 6:39 PM

    Oh, how I adore the castle! So lovely...thanks for allowing me to visit through your photos.

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  7. Sammy GirlNovember 13, 2009 at 9:10 AM

    What a spectacular trip you are having! Enjoy the posts ... and almost can smell the grapes ...
    Have fun!
    Betty :)

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  8. DutchbabyNovember 13, 2009 at 9:13 AM

    Thanks for the lovely journey! Nice windmill!

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  9. MichaelNovember 13, 2009 at 9:17 AM

    Oh, how I would love to go back to the French countryside. So romantic. I adored these photos.

    Anyway, very nice to meet you. I'm assuming you found my blog through dear Mary's? You asked how to list the Christmas blog Tea on your site, quite simple really:

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    Alternatively, feel free to just place my blog name and the Tea as text with a link. There is a gadget for text too, if you prefer that option. Either way, I am just delighted to meet so many new people. The interaction is truly what makes blogging so marvelously unique.

    Thank you so much for signing up too and do let me know when/if you get that link up so I will be sure to add you to my shout outs. (Free advertising after all.)

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  10. MichaelNovember 13, 2009 at 9:18 AM

    BTw, I just read your sidebar prayer. Amen to that!

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  11. christinaNovember 13, 2009 at 5:05 PM

    pretty indeed! and in love with that glorious castle.
    xo

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