I have to admit, I had complete and utter, shutter envy in Toulouse. Everywhere I looked there were handsome windows and doors.
Complementing the rose coloured bricks, or waiting to be spruced up with a coat of paint, whenever I raised my eyes, there they were.
No shortage of stylish portals either, and bikes to whizz you around, between them.
Few entrances could be more gracious than this, Notre-Dame de la Dalbade.
And I will return to the Basilica of Saint Sernin on my Monday walk, because you really need to see inside. But my favourite door in Toulouse was far less elegant. As we walked from the railway station to our apartment we passed this building, in the process of demolition. Clouds of dust rose as the bricks crashed to the floor. I doubt very much that she’s still there.
Dan’s having fun this week, over on Thursday Doors. I had so many photos of doors and shutters in Toulouse, that I didn’t know what else to do with them. Have a great weekend, all!
Eh bien, Toulouse est une bien jolie ville où j’ai la chance de vivre depuis bientôt 38 ans 😉
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Je l’aime beaucoup. Merci bien pour votre reponse. A bientot 🤗🩵
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It’s always fun to admire buildings with big, decorative doors and windows. You have a great collection of them here.
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The other half was getting distinctly impatient because they were everywhere I looked, Dan!
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I learned to love doors and windows because of my other half. Give him time.
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Wow, can one place have so many beautiful and interesting doors and windows! And the detail with which some of those doors are surrounded is stunning. Ok, I just want to look and look and look … and look some more 👀.
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There’s certainly a lot of style in Toulouse, Corna. It kept life interesting 🤗🩷
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Some great doors and shutters, but you definitely saved the best one until the end.
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Thanks so much! Sad to know that it’s now a heap of rubble.
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What a wonderful array of windows and doors. I especially have a soft spot for the stained glass windows.
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I like those too, and I suppose they sneaked in here really. Can’t stop myself because there are more to come tomorrow.
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I love those shutters! I found the doors in France were amazing and you certainly found some awesome ones to share with us. I haven’t been to Toulouse yet.
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We have some very beautiful doors here in the Algarve, Darlene, but I really did love those shutters. Thanks so much for joining me here.
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