All doors in France are
French doors
by virtue of being in France.
If you like the style called
French Country,
French Country,
then you will love real
French doors.
From a street in medieval Sarlat, France
one can glimpse stone carvings above a door
just visible over a flower-laden stone wall
hiding a narrow pedestrian walkway.
Just a short distance along the pedestrian way
a courtyard materializes below the greenery
and a better glimpse of the door emerges.
Blue shutters inside the courtyard
and flanking the exterior windows
echo the blue of the door coming into sight.
Real French blue doors.
Not French doors we are accustomed to seeing.
Not glass double doors with wooden pane dividers.
Real French doors.
Real French bleu color.
Massive wooden doors with floret metal studs,
a metal letter slot, a metal keyhole, and a
single massive iron handle.
All set beneath
intricately carved stonework
on a narrow pedestrian way
so narrow that a straight-on photo
is impossible to capture the entire door...
A side view captures the stone supports of a
balcony above the doors
and the entire intricately
carved stonework.
What wondrous rooms
lie behind the impressive doors and
open onto the tree-shaded courtyard?
If only someone would open the magnificent doors,
a quick glance inside would be possible.
No one opens the doors, even into the night.
No views of an opulent French decorated foyer.
Or would it be simple French Country decor?
If only someone would open the doors...
Lo, many days, weeks, months,
and soon to be years,
since the first glimpse of the
French bleu doors in
medieval Sarlat, France,
yet their beauty continues to linger
in my mind, captivating my thoughts,
with the allure of real French doors.
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A view inside is possible.
The French bleu doors are the entrance to
The French bleu doors are the entrance to
Les Chambres du Manoir
(bed and breakfast in a 15th century residence)
13 rue de la république
24200 Sarlat-la-Canéda, France
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(bed and breakfast in a 15th century residence)
13 rue de la république
24200 Sarlat-la-Canéda, France
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Oh wow only a set of blue French doors could warrant and inspire such door envy. Lovely
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You see why I took so many photos of these doors and why I still think about them.
DeleteJudith
French Blue! so pretty....
ReplyDeleteYes, my favorite blue colors...
DeleteJudith
Gorgeous! thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Lois.
DeleteThe door and in fact the whole building are so beautiful! It makes my heart beat a little faster looking at it!
ReplyDeleteThe whole town is listed as one of the most beautiful towns in France.
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Judith
Tres Charmant! What a lovely post! Love the perfect French blue against the rustic stone-
ReplyDeleteanother place to add to my someday dream vacation list!
Thanks for visiting my blog as it led me to yours
a new follower
Cheers!
Christina
If you travel to France, I highly recommend going to towns outside Paris (must see the Eiffel Tower first). Sarlat is in the Dordogne area, and the medieval town is breathtaking. Thanks for being a follower.
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Judith
Interesting post. Thanks for joining in to Blue Monday.
ReplyDeleteHappy Blue Monday, Judith.
These are really impressive, love beautiful doors with such decoration surrounding them, great photos.
ReplyDeleteJeannie
Gorgeous!!! Love the first shot also, with the lantern...all so pretty!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for sharing at Amaze Me Monday!
Blessings,
Cindy
That is a beautiful set of doors. Though still rustic in appearance, I like how the bright color offsets the intricacies of the stone carving. It's definitely a far cry from the French doors that are commonly seen in homes, but I have no doubt that a lot of people will want to recreate the effect. Thanks for sharing! -Isaac@Patriot Exterior Solutions
ReplyDeleteYeah, talk about real French doors – country charm. No wonder you can see contemporary versions in America, Canada and other places in the world. Nothing beats an authentic French door by virtue of location though. They're always distinguishably rustic without even trying and made from truly strong wood. Rolf@Northern Virginia Roofing
ReplyDeleteMagnificent French doors are one thing that will astound you when you visit France. They are certainly part of their culture. These doors shriek uniqueness, and you really have to say that it's one element that has made the country rich in sophistication and class. The street, the doors, and the old walls resemble a Victorian feel as well.
ReplyDeleteRoselia Mangione @ All County Exteriors
Just came across your blog and love it. My hubby and I leave for Dodorgne next week and plan to visit Sarlat. I'll be looking for these beautiful doors!
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