Sur la route

The charming village of Thorigny sur Oreuse.

City Daily Photo Theme Day - The Creative Artisan

Thankfully bread making is not a lost art in France!  This baker in the small town of Thorigny sur Oreuse, was loading up his van with warm fresh baguettes.

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Deux Chats

Thorigny sur Oreuse, France

Baguettes to Go! - 100 French Strangers

French Stranger #48

While in Thorigny sur Oreuse, Fr, I was photographing the old rusty gate below and decided to see what was on the other side. Voilá ! The baker from the boulangerie next door came out with these scrumptiuos baguettes and loaded them in his van. I should have grabbed one! The gate was pretty wonderful as well, oui?

Even the French Garages are Charming!

Today, we had the pleasure of visiting again at the home of Agnes and Marc in Thorigny sur Oreuse. You may remember meeting Agnes in her studio here. I found their garage a feast for the eyes!

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Agnes's Citroen

A Morning With the Artist

Agnes' wonderful fabric designs. We were overwhelmed.

What a marvelous day we had today. This morning we were able to visit artist Agnes Hardi's home and studio in Thorigny sur Oreuse. Agnes is multi-talented. She has designed fabrics for prestigious companies like Pierre Frey, Manuel Canovas, Fortuny, etc. She also paints murals, trompe-l'oeil by commission. Her china patterns can be purchased through Pierre Frey. How fortunate we were to be able to meet her in her studio and see her fabulous and intricate designs first hand. After, she took us all into her backyard and the children were able to see her exotic chickens and pick some cherries! Merci Agnes!

Below are photos of Agnes, Mark and Leo's lovely home and backyard. Cherries anyone??

Out and About!

Fairy House #1 by Eva
(The fairy leaves a treat of some kind in the night!)

Art Exhibition in Thorigny sur Oreuse

Multi family garage sale French style!

Red Shutters

We are so enjoying our stay at La Bonne Etoile! Today we ventured out with Kippy to a neighboring village for a French brocante/ garage sale! It was great fun seeing what was for sale, and we all bought a few treasures. We also stopped to see an art exhibition in a nearby town and were actually able to vote on our favorite piece for the judging. Of course we are all enjoying the slowed down pace of life in the French countryside here. I had another afternoon nap! ( I could get use to this ) and meals on the lovely terrace are special treat.

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