Entry door to a village house in Saint Zacherie
In France, around every corner and at every turn, the doors and facades of each centuries-old building never fail to intrigue me.
Walking through the village of Gordes
Unlike the United States, where styles and trends come and go in building and decor, the entry door you see to a shop, restaurant or someone’s home is the same as it has been for years, decades, centuries. Why change a thing of beauty?
In Lourmarin
In Aix-en-Provence
The building blocks, the details in the limestone surrounds and the carvings in the wood never cease to astound me in their beauty and level of detail. How wonderful that someone took that kind of time to make a simple entryway into something so beautiful and unique. That kind of pride in the finishing touches must have been a real source of competition.
I want to stay in this hotel in Aix-en-Provence just so I can go in and out of this door every time I leave and return.
What a face! Notice how the two sides of the knocker are fish? And the center ball has a fleur-de-lis detail.
Wish I could just take this down, bundle it up and bring it home for MY front door!
Fabulous entry in Bonnieux
I’ve been collecting architectural elements for years and one day hope to build a house and incorporate them into it. Modern conveniences with age and beauty built right in. A dream.
What catches your eye when you travel in another country?
I remember thinking the same thing on my last trip to Spain about the doors. The different shapes and sizes caught my eye especially the very large doors. All the carvings of faces, gargoyles and animals were intriguing and you always wonder what is actually beyond those doors. Nice pictures, Suzette!
Absolutely! Such a fantastic way to create an intriguing “first glimpse” into what lies beyond. Thanks!