Random thoughts of a rapidly ageing Englshman who wishes he was retired and living in Fance

Monday 30 March 2009

Street Art

I was leafing through (if thats what you do on a computer) some oldish photos and was reminded of the gite we had 3 years running in Avoine. Its an odd place for a gite in some ways - not that much of a tourist spot, just a neat village on a rather busy road. Thing is its between Chinon and Bourgueil, just by Savigny and Beaumont en Veron. All of which are rather well known for producing excellent wine. Whats more you hardly notice the nuclear power station.

The Gite was quirky in a way but comfortable, private, comfy and very quiet, despite being only yards from the road round the back of the tabac. Anyway its surprising what you find in these places.

Avoine has a lovely park on a musical theme which is lit up at night.....the pictures don't really do it justice...




We also drove through Avoine at Christmas (wine shopping again) and just had to stop and admire this lot...





And then there's the trendy south coast.....we found this blockhead in Nice....

You just never know what to expect, do you?

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