stephmodo: A House on a Hill: Renovating a Cottage in France, Part 2

A House on a Hill: Renovating a Cottage in France, Part 2

• 28 May 2009

We took this picture of the kids last August, just after checking out the home for the second time. This pretty, wildflower-covered hill is just across the road (or rather "path") from the cottage. For me, this photo epitomizes the innocence and joy of being a child. It's fun to think about other children being photographed on the same hill someday. Can you see the Dordogne River there in the background? It's the perfect river to canoe I might add. The wall you see in the background is part of the original city wall...it's only 400+ years old! It's amazing how "new" our country seems after spending a little time in a Medieval village.




























If you've seen the movie, "Ever After" with Drew Barrymore and Dougray Scott, you may recognize this vista...to drive up to the castle you have to take a roundabout road that winds through the country for a few minutes. As you make the last turn, this is what you see. Do you feel like running through those fields barefoot or is it just me?


13 comments:

  1. Its fantastic! I went to France in November for the first time and loved it! Definitely must get back there! (and after living in Ireland for this past year, I think Europe has a permanent place in my heart!).
    Love your blog. :)

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  2. Wow! I have never been to this area of France- gorgeous!

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  3. I still can't believe you're doing this. I would absolutely go crazy for this! Thanks for sharing it with us.

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  4. Oh my goodness, oh my goodness, oh my goodness.

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  5. I'm looking so forward to every single thing you write about this project. Thinking about it makes me smile!

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  6. Just beautiful!

    (Dougray Scott, not Antonio, BTW)

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  7. Keep these updates coming. LOVE IT! How fun that you are sharing...love it! xoxo

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  8. Absolutely gorgeous!

    But I do feel compelled to tell you that Antonio Banderas was not in Ever After. That was Dougray Scott. :)

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  9. Thanks for the heads up on Dougray :)

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  10. Can I be your neighbor!?! What a dream! I've followed your blog for quite some time and it is just lovely! Thank you for sharing your experience. Definitely something to dream about...

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  11. so i need more details about the cottage....dying over here waiting to hear about it. this project and cottage...the coolest thing ever!!! on pins and needles...

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  12. I love that pic of Emma and Luke. You are right. A perfect shot of innocence and might I add, rebirth. How truly fortunate they are to have such a place to enjoy!

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