The beautiful blue window was in Mirepoix, an
old 14th century walled city. Most of the doors
and windows there were tans, beiges, and wood. The houses were painted in muted colors and the streets were narrow and cobbled. This vivid blue window was such a delightful exception.



And then I walked around the corner and found this wonderful postcard of a place which even had a perfect blue bicycle outside the door!

The little lady painted green is in actuality only about 1.5" tall. I saw her all over France so she must have been pretty common at one time. This is a shutter holder. When the shutters are open they fit behind the woman's head. Just one more wonderfufl detail.