Thursday, 23 July 2015

Houses, fences and gardens - oh my!


The small market town of Trévières in the Bessin region of Calvados boasts some wonderful examples of 18th c. homes built by wealthy merchants and farmers as outward displays of their prestige and position within the Commune.

Situated close to Omaha Beach Trévières is not only the place where I shop at the market on Friday mornings but also where I buy my bread, croissants and pâtisserie,  mail letters at La Poste, have my hair styled by my friseuse, browse for antiques and vintage items in the brocante and collect the latest issue of Campagne Decoration my favourite French magazine.

The town houses have wonderful wrought iron gates and fences.
These gates are all in one street, some shabby chic others newly painted but each one beautiful in their own way.

Linking to Good Fences #70
 hosted by TexWisGirl @ the Run*A*round Ranch report.


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  1. eileeninmd23 July 2015 at 04:29

    Hello Maggie, pretty homes, gates and fences. The flowers and plants look pretty too. Looks like a lovely town. Have a happy day!

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  2. Rose23 July 2015 at 04:36

    Oh, wow....your sure are showing some beautiful fences! I enjoyed all of them.

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  3. Hootin Anni23 July 2015 at 04:52

    Wow....lots o' charm here today. I'm so enjoying this.

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  4. TexWisGirl23 July 2015 at 06:20

    they really are lovely properties! thanks for your kind comment, too! glad you're enjoying the fence hunt and share! :)

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  5. Celestina Marie23 July 2015 at 06:39

    Hi Maggie, I love these shots of the charming properties, fences and gates. They have a lacey look to them. So quaint yet elegant. My dad was on Omaha Beach in WWII. It would be a joy to visit Normandy one day.
    Thanks for sharing. Have a nice day. cm

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  6. DeniseinVA23 July 2015 at 06:53

    So many beautiful gates and fences. I was in Normandy last year and would love to visit again. It is a gorgeous area.

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  7. Christine23 July 2015 at 06:56

    Stunning gates and railings in a most picturesque region! The last blue one is my favourite! TFS!
    Have a lovely day! Et merci pour votre visite!

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  8. Anonymous23 July 2015 at 07:03

    Some very unique fences. I love the blue on particularly.

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  9. Ricki Treleaven23 July 2015 at 07:45

    These are all so lovely...what a pretty place to visit and get some shopping done! How far is it from your home?

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  10. A Bit of the Blarney23 July 2015 at 10:05

    Aren't they all works of art? The craftsmen who made these fences are artists! Wishing you well!

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  11. Lorrie23 July 2015 at 10:47

    France has some of the prettiest gates. They don't just keep people in or out, they contribute to the general look of a place. Your photos are gorgeous. Shopping in that little town would be so much fun.

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  12. Sarah23 July 2015 at 11:26

    Oh, my is right, Maggie! These are lovely. I adore all the details. Thanks for sharing these photos.

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  13. Ida23 July 2015 at 11:39

    These are so pretty. I love Wrought Iron and when they are "fancy" it makes them even better.

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  14. Suburban Girl23 July 2015 at 11:58

    The fences make the houses so much more unique looking. And that second paragraph made me want to live your life!

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  15. Margaret Birding For Pleasure24 July 2015 at 00:53

    Great fences for today's meme and beautiful houese

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  16. Jeanie24 July 2015 at 06:03

    I really DO need to visit your neck of the woods. My kind of beautiful spot to visit -- fences and all!

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  17. Kenneth Cole Schneider25 July 2015 at 05:07

    Beautiful compositions and perspective on the fences and buildings, Maggie! Thanks for visiting my granddaughter's post.

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  18. Tom28 December 2015 at 02:03

    Hi Maggie, Starting January 12, 2016 I will be hosting "Tuesday's Treasures." A meme where you can share all things old...old and lovely or old and junky...you decide.

    Linkup Tuesdays from 12:30 AM until Thursday at 11:59 PM eastern time. I hope to see you. Tom the Backroads Traveller

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Thanks for stopping by, your visit just made my day!

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