…a lot like Christmas. Everywhere you go…
The place du Forum has been transformed into erstwhile skating rink where Friday night teens laugh a little too loudly…
…while the more mature of the lot watch and smoke with casual glances at the hoops and hollers.
It is quiet nonetheless. Most of the cafés are already stacking their chairs…
…a few shops remain open…
…to tempt well-dressed (Constance bag toting) shoppers with their wares…
…but tonight is the beginning of the “Drôles de Noêl”, yes, the town’s Christmas celebration…
…and the Place de la Republique is decked in fir finery, waiting for the families to arrive…
…but a trail of lights…
…lead me all the way home.
It is nearly eight at night and I am waiting for my honey to arrive from a photo shoot in Grenoble. Once he is here, the holidays will really begin.
Have a wonderful weekend everyone!
I love your part of the world and would love to spend Christmas there one day. In the meantime we are sweltering here in Sydney with little sun and a bit of humidity. It looks like being a very warm Christmas. Joyeux Noel!
I wonder why I have seen comments elsewhere that "Christmas is not much celebrated in France." it appears that at least in your corner of the country, that Christmas is well underway in a most elegant and understated manner. The lights are beautiful and I love the shop photo of the flowers and stone bird statues. I wish you a wonderful celebration during this special time of the year.
Christmas is magical – so much goodwill, love, joy and forgiveness.
May the peace and joy of Christmas be with you, your family and your readers throughout 2013.
Gros bisous.
We all need light to lead us all the way home! Nice sentiment! And that beautiful soft image of the stone wall and the lantern! Enjoyed the video too! Thank you Heather! Deborah from Melbourne
Okay, so much to comment on here. First, thank you the video, I am listening and smiling as I type.
Then, the skaters!! Don't you know that Paul and I would be out there with them? My man from Michigan, who grew up on a lake courted me on ice, fancy hockey stops and all. I always think of him sweeping around the ice as I followed in my overalls (yup I wore overalls back then), my long, long red hair trailing behind me. Thanks for the reminder!
And then, you were so gutsy to photograph those shoppers. Bravo!!
A wonderful, cozy holiday to you and Rémi.
Gros Bisous.
Your pictures are gorgeous. They bring me back to a Christmas I spent with friends in Normandy. Cozy, not overdone, and families closing businesses to spend time together – really together.
We could learn something from that. And I include myself on the list of those to yet to fully learn that lesson.
Wishing you and Rémi a wonderful holiday.
Right back at you, Cole. Glad you appreciated Ms. Love too. And yes, it started raining here as well just as I walked in the door…doesn't matter.
Now that my honey is home safe and sound, I can say that it is pretty beautiful! I love Provence at Christmas.
Snow and then rain here in New Hampshire. But it is still that wonderful time of the year! Thanks for the Darlene Love video too. Merry, Merry.
Who wouldn't love to be there right this very minute?!! So beautiful!