Saturday, January 14, 2012

Ville d'Angers

Saturday! Today was the first time I had the opportunity to really explore my new city, Angers.   This town feels a lot like home in some ways.  People on the street avoid eye contact, there is a sense of individualism and hurriedness, even on a Saturday in the town centre.  It's actually comforting! It's like I'm not so far from home.  However, the cityscape is NOT like home.  This is a garden near the chateau in the center of town.

Chateau D'Angers.  Read a little bit about it here.



I think this will become my little bakery.  Yum.

Le Musee des Beaux-Arts.  One of the many attractions I look forward to visiting.

Fun French Fact: Very few people walk their dogs with leashes in this town.  When I am running, dogs will be running freely alongside me and it's no big deal, no one complains.  The dog pictured here, however gave me a little scare when he came running after me barking like crazy.  The owner didn't apologize.  Life in France!

Courtyard of Le Musee des Beaux-Arts

France's version of a dollar store! Love it.

Flower vendor in the center of town

This reminded me of Buckingham Fountain a little bit...I'm not so far from home!

2 comments:

  1. Beautiful pictures Christine! You are in my prayers and thoughts. Lots of love :)

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  2. What a pretty town. I'm enjoying following your adventures.

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