…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!
Loree, you would quite at home here, literally! Wishing you a lovely Christmas too Loree–for you, your honey and your mischief-maker! 🙂
Merci, TG.
London, Paris, Provence, Rome, Berlin? With a driver? Well, you are moving to the land where making the necessary funds could magically arrive faster than foreseen.
I had forgotten to mention that my companion has family on his father's side from Oran too. Fancy that!
Waving back from Provence. The church bells are ringing and so it must be time to walk Ben.
Oh! And travel safely please!!!
It will be part of a European sojourn………so we better become successful enough (materially) to spend time there and drive down to visit!
We just met a friend from Berlin from the land of instagram as well as interweb and it was the Nicest experience.
Waving from Manhattan!
Love your photos. So evocative. Vraiment.
Heather, I love the French Christmas decorations. Understated and not too over the top. Wishing you, Remi and Ben are very Merry Christmas! Saying good bye with Darlene Love still singing, "Christmas…"
Joyeux Noel!
Amelia xo
Have a wonderful Christmas Heather. I love your little town. I think it is the sort of place that would immediately appeal to me. Hugs to Ben 🙂
Merci, Elle. Joyeuse Fêtes!!!
Oooh, that is one to keep in your back pocket, TG! But I must warn you, it is quite a long flight from LA. But worth it! Have you ever been to Provence? Methinks you would love it and wax lyrical, poetical and artistic(al :). Hmm…after you have made so much from your book success/being made into a film maybe you will need to get away? I would be over the moon to meet you, café crême it is when you want!
Sending a really warm hug right back to you Jackie. Wishing you and Joel an excellent and joyous holiday season too!
It is a romantic place, Milsters, it really is. Thank you for being here et bonnes fetes à toi aussi!!!
Merci et a toi aussi! But if you think that I am going to pity you, especially having read that beaches are a key part of Sydney life, you are saaaadly mistaken!! 😉