Monday, September 15, 2008

Fall Back










Last year in October, after Paris, Jim came to meet me and we took a little trip in Normandy. We started in the Perche region, only an hour and a half West of Paris, the trip wholly inspired by this article. It turned out to be the perfect Fall trip, like a French New England, but with cider and Calvados, boudin noir and tarte tatin, hikes through small vine-covered villages and in misty magical almost shire-like(!) landscapes with rich green and yellow grasses, deep colored leaves and flowers, past small stone houses and rich chateaus.
Maybe someday I can open a little inn in the Perche. It would be a dream.
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24 comments:

  1. AnonymousSeptember 15, 2008 at 11:22 AM

    So beautiful!

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  2. heidiSeptember 15, 2008 at 11:52 AM

    I love the handwritten labels... thanks for sharing!

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  3. CindySeptember 15, 2008 at 12:27 PM

    c'est magnifique! it looks so pretty and i love the little dog.

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  4. Cannelle Et VanilleSeptember 15, 2008 at 12:51 PM

    can i be your pastry chef when you do that? it would be my dream too!

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  5. montagueSeptember 15, 2008 at 1:50 PM

    i'd be your first guest! it looks so wonderful!

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  6. Claire,September 15, 2008 at 2:10 PM

    Beautiful pictures I love the first two.

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  7. JuliaSeptember 15, 2008 at 3:20 PM

    *sighs* How wonderful!

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  8. JuliaSeptember 15, 2008 at 3:21 PM

    If you did open up a little inn... well, I would just have to come and visit!

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  9. limonanaSeptember 15, 2008 at 3:52 PM

    wow!!! this place is an absolute dream...

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  10. please sirSeptember 15, 2008 at 4:11 PM

    Oh my looks amazing...I can picture being there right now...

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  11. AnonymousSeptember 15, 2008 at 9:26 PM

    une belle promenade, merci!!

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  12. secretleavesSeptember 15, 2008 at 9:40 PM

    These photographs are beautiful and really capture a sense of place. I wish I were there...

    Sharon

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  13. georgia b.September 15, 2008 at 10:11 PM

    your blog is beautiful and so much what i aspire to in mine.

    i can only hope it is like yours some day.

    i'm adding a link of yours to mine, as i plan to visit yours often!

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  14. Fifi FlowersSeptember 16, 2008 at 1:01 AM

    How much is that doggie in the window... lol... adorable!
    OMG... this post is tres incredible! Beautiful setting and the food looks delish!
    LOVE LOVE LOVE this! Makes my heart skip a beat!

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  15. AnonymousSeptember 16, 2008 at 2:15 AM

    Calvados, one of my favorite pleasures! Beautiful pictures.

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  16. VanaSeptember 16, 2008 at 2:44 AM

    what amazing places...I am glad you are having a blast.

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  17. UnknownSeptember 16, 2008 at 3:44 AM

    a dream indeed. those pics are absolutely beautiful...and most inspiring. (i especially love the color of that ivy!~)

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  18. AnonymousSeptember 16, 2008 at 1:49 PM

    Just beautiful shots! I love them all.

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  19. CamilleSeptember 16, 2008 at 2:23 PM

    I can't decide if I like the photo of the "puppy" in the window or the cow better. Wonderful photos!

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  20. Mrs.FrenchSeptember 16, 2008 at 5:42 PM

    I want to go...beautiful....

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  21. ChrisSeptember 16, 2008 at 10:01 PM

    That little dog poking its head out from the curtains is so cute. Looks like he's saying, "Is it time to perform?" :)

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  22. RobinSeptember 16, 2008 at 11:18 PM

    Gorgeous photos. I have never been to France and am dying to go someday. Soon. I promise I will stay at your inn.

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  23. ElizabethSeptember 17, 2008 at 2:43 PM

    What an incredible trip, and lovely photos. Especially love that cow, fantastic shot!

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  24. HeleneSeptember 18, 2008 at 2:36 PM

    I'll share the kitchen with Aran! Lovely memories :)

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