A Charming French Home...

Traveling by train from Paris to south central France last month, I was struck by the charm of the houses with red tile roofs and warm stucco or stone walls. And the amazing thing is that many of the homes are well over 100 years old...sometimes dating back several centuries. In America where we are constantly updating and changing the exterior and interiors of our homes, there is something so refreshing to see the past preserved...homes that blend in with the countryside. 

A friend and I had the wonderful opportunity to visit friends who spend part of the year in a lovely home over 200 years old, near the village of Floressas. Having never traveled to this part of France, I was so taken with all the rural villages and narrow, winding roads with fields of grapes on both sides. 

Ready to come along with me as we tour the lovely old home where we stayed? I'll show you the exterior first. 

The front side...

A close up view of the exterior and the lovely wood shutters...

The unique front door...

A lovely outdoor table and landscaping...

The backside of the house...

The back deck outside the kitchen...

One of the views with the lovely pool our friends installed below...

A close up version of their view from the pool deck...

The front door of the adjacent cottage where we stayed...

Our lovely little outdoor patio...

Even the potting/tool shed has charm...

Can you see why I was charmed by this lovely home? Wait until you see the inside!

I'll be back in a few days with the next segment. Until then, enjoy a little French cafe music to get you in the mood! Warmly, Gracia