19 May 2017

Boutiques

Splashes of color. That's the phrase that comes to mind when I look at these images. Old French towns are pretty gray, in reality. Bold colors are the accents that help make them picturesque.

This customer seems to have color-coordinated his wardrobe and accessories with the dark red theme at the David Audas butcher shop.

One of the oldest houses buildings in the old town is now a gourmet grocery store that also sells souvenirs and gift items.

The bar-tabac called Le Lapin Blanc (The White Rabbit) is a Saint-Aignan institution. It's just off the market square so gets good Saturday morning business (though it was only 9 a.m. when I took this picture).

Au Bigouden is a family-owned-and-operated restaurant specializing in Brittany-style savory buckwheat crêpes, dessert crêpes, salads, and ice cream concoctions.

12 comments:

  1. I like your new banner.

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    1. And I think I see a horse! The photo is new to us- I love it.

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  2. Love that ancient building with the shop. What period is that from? 16th or 17th century perhaps?

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    1. I think it's older than that. Maybe 15th century.

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  3. For those readers unfamiliar with French geography, the Bigouden is part of Brittany. The women used to wear lace caps -- some so high, it was like the beehive hair-dos of the 1950s. Also, Brittany is known for crêpes. So, this restaurant is like any immigrant's restaurant, proudly announcing its roots.

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    1. Thanks. I wasn't in a writing mood this morning.

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  4. Following all of this with great excitement and anticipation! Love the oldest building and Le Bigouden!

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  5. I love the brickwork on Le Bigouden .. This all seems to me that having to go to the market and get something to cook is much more pleasant there than ... here :)

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  6. Creperies are so nice- I wish they would catch on here in the states. I wish I could wander around Saint Aignan today, I love seeing these buildings.

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  7. You have chosen some of my favorite places to photograph in St. Aignan. Your photos are so much better than mine. Thank you

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  8. Photoshop for cropping etc. is an indispensable tool.

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