I’m once again trolling the archives of last year’s visit to France for my Thursday Doors entry this week. I’m sad to say there will be no visit this year but I can’t imagine having to wear a mask for all the time it would take to get from the Phoenix airport to the Basel airport–with possibly two stops and all that time in the air! However, with the ease of virtual travel, we can zip over for a few quick stops.
First stop is a favorite spot–Luxeuil-les-Bains. Remember that les bains means the baths and this is one of the places in the area where you can get into hot water and have it be a good thing.
I do love shutters and a balcony filled with flowers. Since many doors open almost right into the street or sidewalk, it would be much nicer to sit up above the crowd.
Just when you think there’s a color scheme going for this week… There’s always time to enjoy an iconic French gate in that green they do so well. Now what next? A stop at a pâtisserie? Mai oui!
Neither snow, nor rain, nor heat, nor COVID-19 stays these courageous door aficiandoes from the swift completion of their appointed doorscurions! Thanks to Norm for leading the charge each week.
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Always nice to see the doors of different countries.
I think so too, Aletta.
France knows how to do doors!
They do. The doors look great there but would look weird here on our newer houses.
janet
These are grat examples, Janet. I’ve noticed a couple of doors-onto-balconies today. I like that 🙂
Some of the two-story houses here have doors that open onto a terrace or large balcony, but where it’s so hot, the cost of trying to keep the upstairs (where the bedrooms usually are) cool is quite high and I’m happy we don’t have to do that! I do love a nice balcony, though.
Hi Janet,
Nice doors. They’ll be waiting for you next year.
Cheers,
Doug
Thanks, Doug, and you’re right. Besides, the anticipation will add to the joy. 🙂
janet
French doors and terraces are so lovely…would love to be there now.
Yes, I’m going to miss not being there this year, but that should make next year’s trip even better, right?
janet
lovely doors! 🙂
I’m glad you like them, Lola. I find myself stopping all the time to take photos of doors when we’re walking around French towns. My s-i-l is very understanding. 🙂
I especially like the balcony!
I like that, too, Andrew.
janet
Ooh, I love the door colors, and that window box and that gate is lovely in my favorite color and rusted too!
I like that blue as well, but the gate color is one you see quite a bit there and I really like it. The gate is beautifully shaped, too.
Some classic French beauties! I just love that second one with the cute balcony above it 🙂
Between the balcony and the shutters, it’s quite something, isn’t it? Having lots of flowers in pots on the balcony is even better.
Pretty colors and doors. I like the flower pots above the doors, too. Almost too charming.
Very nice! Love the colours.
I love the second shot especially, the shutters and balcony! This season will pass and you will once again be able to fly the friendly skies. For me, it’s the opposite … France to the US so I remind myself. 🙂
Yes, it will pass and hopefully we’ll enjoy our trips the more for having to wait.
Nice!! I’m very happy you have such a great collection.
Are there no neat doors around you?
Maybe you could do a post on boring doors? (Cheeky, but….)
Boring doors. What a great idea! Lots of doors here have screen doors with sun screens on them, but I’ll have to look a bit more closely. Of course with more people at home, I feel a bit odd taking photos of doors from not too far away on the sidewalk. 🙂
You go! Everyone can’t be home every day, all the time!
If you meet anyone, ask them if it’s okay?
Tell them the name of the street & number won’t be shown.
It’s sure a good way to find out about people.
True. 🙂
Patisserie! Oui! Oui to the max! I’ll have an eclair with chorklit on top, please!
We’ll do our best, Marian. But there are lots of other amazing goodies as well, so don’t make up your mind too quickly. You can get eclairs in the States, but many of the other things you won’t find in many places.