Château de Moissac-Bellevue

Built in the earyl 17th century, the Château de Moissac-Bellevue was owned by a noble family from Provence. It is located in the village of Moissac-Bellevue and was rewarded for its exemplary restoration in June 2008 by the "Prix des Vieilles Maisons Françaises."

Let's go back in time...




































































A lovely weekend to you, my friends!

Photographs:
Henri Del Olmo
Bernard Touillon
Patrick Van Robaeys

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French Antiques and Flea Market Finds

This house, located in a small village only an hour away from the centre of Paris, used to be a barn and was restored and transformed by Monique, owner of Pigwidgeon, a decorating company. She lives here with her husband and two sons. Every room is brimming with beautiful 18th century antiques and flea market finds. French an whimsical through and through.





The bust is of the Comtesse du Bary.



























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Renovated French Country House

Today I'm taking you to have a look at this beautifully restored house, furnished in a casual French country style. This home is so inviting I feel I'm walking through the rooms as I go from one pic to the next. Come and see them with me!




Hexagonal and square terra cotta tiles in most of the rooms for a rustic look.


One of the doors in the entrance hall has been decorated with a stenciled design. It also appears on the walls leading upstairs.


One side of the living room. The original beams were preserved.


On the other side of the living room, a collection of framed old photographs are displayed on the wall.




A conservatory style addition allows lots of natural light into the kitchen.




For a softer look, wood herringbone floor was used in the bedrooms.


A very feminine master bedroom.

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