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Farmhouse in Midi Pyrenees area of FranceRelated content
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Thank you. It was a lovely place; we used to stay in a B&B (or chambre dβhΓ΄te as they say there) in a house opposite but they retired last year and we have had to find an alternative. The good news is we have found one in an even more beautiful place. π²β°
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Indeed it is. I was staying in a house across the road and although charming in its own right was not quite the same.Β
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I suspect and hope that you took your quota of
pictures...my impression is that the french countryside
is brimming with these picturesque houses...
You may wish to correspond with clairobscur16 here
when you see her work in this regard... cheerio
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The French countryside IS brimming with picturesque houses, some of which I photographed but, sadly, photography has been somewhat curtailed over the last 18 months or so; have had a few knee and hip problems and cameras and crutches don't go well together!! Am optimistic that following surgery later this week, I will be closer to my old self!!
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please see my notes -
all the best!!!
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Many thanks. Seen and replied!Β
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So pretty - the intense sunshine gives it extra energy. The arch and gateway are special.
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Thank you - glad you like it. The house is opposite to a chambre d'hote where we have stayed a few times and the arch leads to a garage, which houses a classic car. We were allowed inside the garage to view the car. Needless to say, my husband was in his element, whereas I would have preferred a sneaky peek inside the HOUSE!!
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Lovely comment! Men and classic cars. CanΒ΄t deny that one. Thanks for the added information.
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Obviously a 'bloke' thing!!
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Yes - mechanical wonders enchant us. I look at a steam engine and it just fills me with appreciation. They did so much to bring improvement to remote areas, employment to impoverished communities.
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It reminds me of the home of my grandfather! 
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He is very fortunate to live in such a beautiful place!
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Thanks for the comment. It is quite an awesome house isn't it and the sad thing is that I've never seen anyone living in it! Perhaps the owners were just away on holiday when I was there! 
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You killed them and buried them in the cellar!
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Β orΒ Β or Β Β ??Β
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Hm. The Chainsaw looks most fun <3
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It does doesn't it, although the fork has a certain appeal!!
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I would prefer an axe
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I come to geeeetchaaaaaaaaaaaa
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Sorry, unable to reply, feeling
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I wish to live in a place similar to this WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOW luck owners
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Lucky owners indeed and they never seem to be there!! We have stayed at the bed and breakfast guest house opposite, on three occasions and we have not yet seen anyone at this beautiful house. Such a shame.Β
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So stunning I wish I could live in a house like that!
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Oh, wouldn't we all!
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Indeed stone speeks from eternal buildings.
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It is isn't it but,Β maybe not so nice when the cold wind blows through the old windows and underneath the doors in the winter!!
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hehe I guess not
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You're very welcome
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It was/is and the B&B (chambre d'hote) next door was great!!
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So fortunate were you to have experienced Old France like that.
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Oh we are. I plan our route to try and avoid motorways wherever possible, so we have found some amazing places. One day I am sure I am going to get us well and truly lost!!
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I get lost sometimes just to find my way back. Adventures always start that way.
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Indeed and, our adventures often start with the strange quirks of a satnav!!
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...looks like a nice place to spend the summer...
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Oh .... if only!!
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