A town called Cassis....

A wonderful place for a summer beach holiday.

All roads lead to ......

A sparkling little harbour...

Mysterious archway, now a courtyard wall. 

Interesting alleys, with sky gardens.

Ah, 

Arghh. 

The view, day & night.

 Boat cruise to see the calanques, the inlets and grottos along the rocky coast.

Quite stunning, unusual and wonderful.

 Magic on the water.

 Thoughts of home, family who love boats & water, Australian places, far away.
 Breath-taking.

 The rock formations form their own spires, which look like natures churches.

So beautiful.

 The light cracks the heat haze and everything sparkles.

 Splashing through the water, cools our faces and makes us laugh & laugh.

 Evening in the harbour has a wonderful, festive atmosphere.

 Night swimming a highlight for the kids.

 I left a little note for tomorrows sun bathers to discover.

This is the back of one of the most popular boulangeries in town.

 It is hundreds of years old. Been pumping out the "good" bread everyday.

At the front always a line of people. 

Palettes of flour and steel wracks, the open door the only breeze, 

reflecting a working jewel of Cassis.

A special discovery. 

The cafe always good, smiling boy seeing his name on the cup, 

last bite of the croissant and we are done.

*sparkle & twirl

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Summer Shutters......

I first fell in love with the shutters looking at my favourite blog.

Tounge In Cheek

This lady has a wonderful way of capturing all things Frenchy.

I have learnt a lot from her styling and have been inspired beyond belief.

It was her suggestions about Provence (where she lives) that we booked our accommodation in Cassis.

These photos of mine have been taken around France and Italy. 

I hope you can see why i love them so.

This is only a small selection. 

No doubt there will be more in the future.

 Gelati colours.

Green bendy ones.

Hugging a clock.

 Blue.

Blue.

 Darker blue, which make me feel anything but blu.

Old brown Italian ones. Look like they would taste of coffee, or chocolate. 

Tell me you don't love the colours?

Understated olive tones.Open or shut, i don't care.

These green ones make the sky look better....

Ageing with disgrace.... 

 Orange.

Unloved, but so lovely....

Prada black.... timeless & classic..... 

 Purple.... can you even believe it.... pitter-pat goes my heart......

I wonder what goes on behind this one?

Keep out the noises of the busy street.... 

Reinforced for strength against the elements....

I hope you can see why the shutters captivate me.

Perhaps now, you too have a little crush.....

sparkle & twirl in a coloured swirl.....*