Eze Goddess Sculptures

One can reach Eze from Nice in a matter of 20 minutes by bus. The winding road that leads you up the steep mountain, twists and turns, giving different views of the mountains and the Mediterranean with each new bend. When the bus drops you off at the bottom of Eze Village, you still have a small upward climb to reach the city itself.

Signs 2

In my second segment of signs, there is a strong theme of animals. The French seem to take their animals seriously, whether it is eating them, having them as pets, or even for decoration in their home.  I hope you enjoy the signage below. 

I know that this sign is one of my favorites of my husband. Not only does he love charcuterie, he also loves signage that draws him into them. This sign is so simple, yet refined. We did not go into this charcuterie because it was closed for the afternoon when this picture was taken, but it will always be remembered by both our stomachs and our minds with this appropriate signage.

Stained Glass of Carcassonne

Most visitors that come to Carcassonne come for a look at the life back in medieval times. This is possible with the fortified walls and ramparts that bring the millions of visitors here each year. We were equally impressed with this medieval village, but for the sake of my stained glass theme, I will skip the traditional pictures of this UNESCO site and show you another view of equally beautiful stained glass that Carcassonne provides. I will show you the stained glass in the church inside the fortified walls and then a counterpart, one from outside the fortified walls.

Signs 1

Signs are meant to catch our eye and draw us inside the store to spend money on their products. A lot of time and money used to be spent on signs and sadly, it is a dying art form in the States. Here, in France, there are not gigantic shopping malls where every store is plastered on one gigantic sign. Each shop has their way of getting your attention, whether it be a sign hanging from the storefront or a painted sign nearby. Some of these signs have been used for years and I hope, will continue to display the store's name proudly. I have been drawn to these signs and cannot help but take pictures of them. In a series of blog posts, I will take you through the signs of France. Enjoy!