Aix-en-Pastel

When I went to France last year, I made a point of revisiting the beautiful city of Aix-en-Provence. I first visited in the summer of 1998 and knew then that I would be back one day. Aren't these pastel facades a feast for the eyes? They look as though they've literally been soaking up the sun for centuries.

Pretty Cliché

Let me indulge myself in a little photographic cliché for a moment will you. But just look at these chairs. How could anyone resist really?

Marie Antoinette Part II: Escaping the Palace

The gardens of Versailles and Marie Antoinette's hameau are a delight. The grounds of the hameau are in sharp contrast to the formal pattern garden of the Palace. They are rustic and informal with winding paths and curving canals. Perfect for aimless wandering.

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