Provence Today

Provence Today

 

The colors of provence today are the same as they have been for centuries.

 

 

Provence Today

 

 

The angel at the end of the brocante is still guarding over us.

The leaves on the Plane trees are turning gold and falling.

 

 

Provence Today

 

Meeting friends.

This is Wanda, she has been reading Tongue in Cheek forever, and has commented so often that I know I know her.

 

 

Provence Today

 

At the end of the brocante we usually head towards Chez Serge for lunch. Our friend Teresa told us to act hungry before she took the photo.

Dave is pretending to eat a sandwich,

I am pretending to eat my hand,

Yann… 

Well they we are acting like goof balls.

 

Provence Today

 

Amazing doorways to greet and send us on our way.

 

 

Provence Today

 

Looking into my wine glass.

Seeing things a different way.

 

 

Provence Today

 

 

Bits and pieces at the brocante.

Care for a picnic?

 

 

Provence Today

 

The taste of perfection.

Or as Yann likes to say, "The taste of not enough."

Teasingly of course.

 

Provence Today

 

Today in Europe was 

The Journees du Patrimoine

Which means that certain sites and places usually closed to the public are open to visit and explore.

We went to the oldest synagogue in France, which is in Carpentras.

The chair represents the waiting for the Messiah

The Synagogue of Carpentras has been built in 1367. Today, only the underground parts (mikveh, bakery, butcher's) remain, as the synagogue was rebuilt in the 18th century.

 

Provence

 

 

Roasted tomato soup with pesto and grilled goat cheese croutons–

The ultimate taste of yum.

 

Provence

 

 

Today in Provence a morning fog gave way to a beautiful blue day.

 

Provence

 

 

The amazingly ornate interior of Notre Dame de la Garde in Marseille.

A large candle was lite in the crypt for all those I have promised to pray for.

 

Provence

 

 

A brocante find for my online shop, plus more ..

it was a good day for finding small treasures.

Want to take a peek look here…

I'll be adding things all week.

 

Provence

 

Provence today

I raised my glass to

the olive tree, the stone archway, family, friends and the happiness of it all.

 



Comments

11 responses to “Provence Today”

  1. Now that sounds like a perfect sort of day.
    Love the clowning! Yummmmmm! Food! and fun finds.

  2. That tomato soup looks heavenly. And how great that you got to go brocanting with Wanda.
    I see the Messiah’s empty chair is Louis XVI style. 🙂

  3. how pretty, so funny that statement: I have felt this before…..well put…..
    “the taste of not enough”, hilariously true…….and the empty chair waiting on the Messiah….amazingly beautiful…..as if I where there too! xo

  4. So beautiful. Next time I come, I want to stay and paint. My Grandfather had a wine opener just like the one posted. I always remember it on the sideboard!

  5. Such fun……….I’m still giggling over the Panty Finder! You have fun in your exploring and bring such delight to all of us. Merci!

  6. Oh, Corey… this post is killing me! How I wish I could have been at the Carpentras brocante with you and at Chez Serge for lunch. I cannot think of a better way to spend a day! I am looking forward to my next visit!

  7. The Synagogue was closed on the day I was in Carpentras a few years ago. Seeing the oldest synagogue in France was on our list of “must see”. Thanks for sharing the pictures. Also, I didn’t know about Chez Serge. Rodger and I will have to go there for lunch next May.

  8. In the photo where the fog gave way to a blue day, you can see the beautiful swirls of the countryside.
    Exquisite Corey!

  9. Corey, often I read your posts, see the photos, and get weepy with longing for France. Weepy again today, with JOY and ANTICIPATION. Have been to Carpentras and the synagogue. Such a lovely town. À bientôt Paris! Wish I could click the heels of my Ruby Slippers and just be there. Le sigh…

  10. The interior of the cathedral is glorious…I’m all about color & pattern..sigh..if only I ever will get to Europe..so much history, architecture and beauty for the soul.

  11. Mdm Tortoise

    Thanks dear Corey for your prayers in Notre Dame de la Garde……..your kind act makes me feel connected to both you and God.
    xx

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