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An nice escape from Paris
Jul 15 2008,03:14 AM

We decided to have a small break for this long WE in France, as it was the 14th of July...The " Fete Nationale", here...

So, not far from Paris, there is a nice place, called Fontainebleau...Which was frequented at the time by Napoleon.

And not far from Fontainebleau, a small village whose name will maybe say something to you: Barbizon, where some famous painters and artists went to find their inspiration, and peace of mind.

So, for most of you, I decided to take these exotic pics, so french! LOL

Here, at the end of the Village, the Fontainebleau Forest:



Let's go ahead...



Big Stones!



Well, these impressive stones have an interest...



A portrait of Theodore Gauthier...Quite amazing to find this kind of masterpiece in the Forest!

Barbizon is such a lovely place, with a cool ambiance,



And beautiful houses...









Charming hotels, where you cal feel the presence of the past, a bit everywhere, in this village...

In the doors, the frontdoors, a bit averywhere, indeed...





Even 2 angels in big discussion...



And nice cars, too...





Paradise...

Till part II ( to come later...).

best.
Nicolas

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Part II, Fontainebleau
Jul 15 2008,07:32 AM

I posted here the first pics about Fontainebleau...

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Here are the additional pics:

A superb hotel, just near the Castel ...called " The Black Eagle "





I never knew if the name was re to Barbara song called The Black Eagle, too, or if it was in reference to Napoleon...And I still prefer to ignore it, to go on dreaming about this lovely name...

Then, the most important thing to see in Fontainebleau is, of course, the Chateau ( Castel )...





And just after this front part of the Castel...



Go ahead, and a bit on your right, and you will see ...That!



Beauty everywhere, my friends...

Hope that you enjoyed!
Best.
Nicolas

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Thanks for the nice pics.
Jul 15 2008,14:40 PM

Hello nicolas, You really have a good camera (or a good photographer). I've been to Fontainebleau at my 12th birthday (somewhere in 1924), so i don't really remember a lot of it. But last year i went to the chateau of VAUX-LE-VICOMTE near Paris. The guy where we stayed told us to go there instead of going to Fontainebleau, but i guess i should visit Fontaineblau once again. Greetings, Filip

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Thanks, Filip
Jul 15 2008,23:00 PM

Just one thing, you're telling m that you visited Fontainebleau in...1924???

And that you were 12?

So now you're 96 years old?

Wow, Filip, I love your sense of life...LOLOLOL

Besty, my friend, and thanks for these nice pics too!

Nicolas

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Wrong date ...
Jul 16 2008,15:13 PM

... should be 1781 .... i was 12 in that year (also in 1981).... so if you think hard you really know who i am now .... IN LIFE YOU NEED A LOT OF HUMOR TO SURVIVE !!! (Bimbeano - 2008) .... and champagne off course ...

and if you're in for a brand new ROLEKS; i'm your man ...

Enjoy ... Filip

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Thanks for taking us with you Nicolas.
Jul 19 2008,02:07 AM

Hi Nicolas

I mean this was nice to join you virtually with these great pictures.

Bill

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Thanks, Bill
Jul 19 2008,02:50 AM

Thanks for the nice words, my friend...
Best.
Nicolas

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Makes me realize how much I need a vacation
Jul 16 2008,15:18 PM

Looks like a great time.  I'm jealous. 

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Thanks, Steve!
Jul 16 2008,22:44 PM

Your time will come, my friend!

Best.

Nicolas

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Looks like a great time
Jul 17 2008,17:13 PM

So can one get there by train, or would one have to borrow your lovely new Audi for the weekend to get there?
Aaron

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No, Aaron, no problem
Jul 17 2008,20:30 PM

You can go there by Train..It's direct from Paris...LOLOL

Best, my friend!

Nicolas

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