We wandered down from the mountains and just as we were ready to turn around, we came upon a sign the caught my attention because its name, Lautenbach, was the same as the maiden name of my s-i-l in Arizona. After a stop to take a photo of the sign, we ventured into the town, which turned out to be a small jewel. But this is Thursday Doors, so let’s take a look at a few doors I sighted while near the church (upcoming post). Arches were in force here, just as they are in the Franche-Comté, and I know many of you love arches.
This, that and the other thing 
isnpired by your blog, we watch the doors now too… it’s amazing that every departement has it’s own traditional colors and a lot of people stick with this tradition… eggs-cept our new mayor … now our church has screaming red doors.. like the entry of a ghost train castle ;o(
Love these!
Wow! Those are marvelous doors. When I saw the first one, I didn’t know how anything could compete. Arches, weathered, wooden doors, how do you top that. Then I saw the iron hinges on the second one. Gorgeous, Janet
The second one was on the door of a small chapel in a cemetery. It was a good door stop, even though in a small village. 🙂
Stunning!
Thanks very much, Jackie. Happy Thursday!
janet
Just love those doors!
When my s-I-l and I are exploring French villages and towns, she’s nice enough to wait for me while I take photos of lots and lots of doors…and other things as well, of course. Glad you like them.
janet
I’m one of those arch-lovers, Janet. 🙂 These are each uniquely beautiful. Perfect doorscursion!
Thanks and thanks for stopping by, Marian. Hope you’re having a great Thursday.
Beautiful doors this week, Janet. The last set remind me of the ones where we store material in the old ammunition bunkers at the bridge.
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Thanks, Allan. Glad you liked them. Lots of arches in this part of the country.
janet
And few McDonald’s, I suspect.
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I didn’t see one McD’s while I was there, but there are some in the bigger towns/cities, although often not where we go.
No “Burger Royale” w/fromage?
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Not for me.
Oh yes, fantastic doors! Love the golden hue against the metal hardware on the middle one, but the rustic nature of the first set is where it’s at for me.
Glad you enjoyed my choices, Joey. I go between the first and the second as to which I prefer. 🙂 Hope you’re not sweltering there. It’s hot and humid here today again.
janet
I have the pleasure of being indoors until date night later. It’s gray and wet out my window, cool and comfy from the sofa.
I think your temps are higher, as tomorrow says 81 here. YOU stay cool! 🙂
Can you doubt I’m cool? 🙂 Ha!!
*snort*
That third door is in a beautiful condition! And if that second one had different hardware on it, i would have thought it could be a church door:) Grunt – nothing is cool here yet! But ice cream and watermelon helps!
The second one may not be a church door, but it’s a chapel door in a cemetery, so it’s close. Not cool here, either, unfortunately! Last night it didn’t even cool off enough for me to open the windows either during the night or this morning to cool things down. Sigh.
My comfort is that it one day will start getting cooler, lol! About the door – am surprised that this color of the door has found itself in a cemetery – almost frivolous:)
What a neat side trip! Those doors are beautiful weathered, adorned, arches and all!
This village was like a model village. I’ll be showing some of the church soon.
janet
Looking forward to it!
Any time you need a baggage caddie to make that trip with you just holler my way! 🙂
Sounds like a great idea!
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Beautiful…the second door is lyrical…the iron almost looks like musical notes.
I didn’t think of that, Jeanne, but they do resemble notes. 🙂
janet
These are lovely Janet; especially the second. I can so imagine having one like that. 🙂
🙂 It’s a beauty, that’s for sure, Su.
Wow, really nice doors. I do like arches.
There are lots of them in this area and I enjoy them every year, JT.
janet
I am so glad you turned into Lautenbach. Looking forward to more pictures-these doors are fascinating, handmade, and so beautiful.One wonders what they open on to.
I’m kinda partial to that first one but these are all wonderful choices. Excellent post Janet 🙂
Glad you like them, Norm. I thought you might favor the hardware of the second.
The arches are wonderful, Janet, but those enormous hinges won me over, for sure.
They are rather nice, aren’t they, Jean? 🙂
Oh, I do love some arches. Beautiful finds Janet! I love the color of the wood in the second one.
Thanks very much, Amy. 🙂 I’m always happy when people like my posts.
The second one is a beauty; the third modern-isa, but I like the humble first one for all the years and stories it has seen
Cool!
I like that one, too. Thanks for taking time to make a comment. You’re a-door-able. 🙂
janet
Lovely doors
Thanks!
janet
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