Dreaming of France -- Nature

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When people think of Paris, they rarely picture nature. But just a short train ride from the heart of Paris, in an area still considered Paris, we came across some beautiful scenes. We were on our way to the restaurant Maison Fournaise, which is where Renoir's Luncheon of the Boating Party took place. (The building was beautiful, the food was so-so.)
After we got off the train and began to walk toward the restaurant, here's what we found.
First was this glorious wall of wisteria.

This was in early spring. I wonder if it filled in even more with dripping purple blossoms.

I loved seeing this camouflaged boat and wondered if Johnny Depp or someone equally intriguing might live on it and cruise up and down the Seine. 

From across the river, we spotted this egret fishing for his dinner.

And then we walked down this lane bordered by fragrant lilac bushes. 

Also today, I'm linking to All About France.

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Dreaming of France -- Autumn Along the Seine

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I'm still fixated on beautiful fall photos from France. Here's one Grace took in 2011 along the Seine.

Can't wait to see what you are dreaming of.

Dreaming of France -- Loire Boat Tour

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Maybe we can all satisfy our yearnings for France, until we get there again.
We have friends who live in Nantes. While visiting, Grace and Earl went on a boat tour of the Loire River. 

Here's the ancestral home of the Dukes of Burgundy.

And here's a shot of the sparkling sunshine on the river with so many sailboats around. 

Watching the Tour de France is making me really yearn for France. Can't wait to see what you are sharing. 

And I'm linking this month to Paris in July cohosted by Thyme for Tea and Bookbath.