We were in Carcassonne this morning to check that the Holiday Appartment we manage was ready for the guests who are arriving this afternoon.
Whilst we were there we walked past a Vide Grenier in one of the main squares in the centre of town. There looked to be some great pieces so of course, we couldn't resist stopping to have a look.
My Mum and I really like vintage trunks which the French often put at the ends of their beds and store Winter clothes in. There were some really nice trunks at one stall but we had to see sense, as we would just be adding to the mass of things that we already have that need to be moved up to the Charente. We will definitely be hunting for them at the many Antique fairs that they have in the bigger cities up there.My Mum used to run an Antique shop back in the UK when I was a baby so she is always on the look out for more pieces to add to her collection.
As we have a huge fireplace in our Den at the new house and will be installing a wood-burning stove, we bought some lovely wicker baskets to hold the wood. Only 5 euros each so a good investment.
Whilst we were there we walked past a Vide Grenier in one of the main squares in the centre of town. There looked to be some great pieces so of course, we couldn't resist stopping to have a look.
My Mum and I really like vintage trunks which the French often put at the ends of their beds and store Winter clothes in. There were some really nice trunks at one stall but we had to see sense, as we would just be adding to the mass of things that we already have that need to be moved up to the Charente. We will definitely be hunting for them at the many Antique fairs that they have in the bigger cities up there.My Mum used to run an Antique shop back in the UK when I was a baby so she is always on the look out for more pieces to add to her collection.
As we have a huge fireplace in our Den at the new house and will be installing a wood-burning stove, we bought some lovely wicker baskets to hold the wood. Only 5 euros each so a good investment.
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Mum with the Vintage towel rack which she bought for her en-suite bathroom at the new place. | 
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Even though I have lived in Carcassonne for 5 years, I still love to do a bit of sight-seeing every so often. I always find new sculptures or features of buildings which I hadn't noticed before. Here are some pictures which I took this morning in town :
A lovely fountain on the periphery road which surrounds the "new town".
One of the streest on the outskirts of town. Lovely blue skies, perfectly cut green grass. Perfect...
Beatuiful shades of purple
Stunning carved details on this building. I love the double doors too. So grand!
One of the Art Museums in Carcassonne. There are so many striking buildings in town. We are spoilt for choice.
The old school in Carcassonne. One of my favourite buildings in town. Such amazing attention to detail...
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