You've seen on both my blog and Di's (Designers' Block UK) examples of the diverse selection of antiques and collectibles that can be found at the twice-annual brocante and ham fair at Chatou, just west of Paris. But did you know the brocante is hosted on Ile de Chatou, a small island next to the Seine? If you look closely, to the left of the photo, you can see traces of vendors' stands. To walk to and from the town of Chatou, you cross the bridge, on which these lovely pots of flowers are suspended.
En route to the RER train station at Chatou Croissy, you can stop for a spin on the carousel. Want to ask the Genie for a ride on his magic carpet? Where would you like to go today? I'm thinking Peru - what about you?
I'm thinking Paris.
You lucky woman!!!
xo
Blue
Posted by: Gillian @ Indigo Blue | 12 October 2007 at 00:33
Down by the river ... so beautiful!
I would love to go to some sunny beach and lay in the sun.
Posted by: M erisi's Vienna | 11 October 2007 at 23:59
Lovely photographs and those flowers are spectacular. Where would I like the genie to take me?? Over to Chanel to get those red shoes!!!
Posted by: cherie | 11 October 2007 at 23:26
I have been missing out on your fabulous blog all this time? I lived most of my childhood in Saint Germain en Layes, so I'm pretty familiar with that RER line. Le Vesinet, Le peck. This brings back memories of riding the RER towards Paris dreaming of a bigger life. Now my life is bigger but I dream of sausisson and broquante!
Posted by: corine@ Hidden in France | 11 October 2007 at 18:36
Lovely pictures ... I just want to float down the river! What a great setting for the brocante. As far as a magic carpet ride ... I'm thinking Paris ;-) xx, JP/deb
Posted by: JanePoe (aka Deborah) | 11 October 2007 at 17:56
Missed you....glad to be back and can`t wait to catch up with all the posts and lovely stuff
Gypsy
Posted by: Gypsy Purple-Chamara | 11 October 2007 at 13:46
I think you know where I'd like go Tara ;) France or Italy of course!
Posted by: My Melange | 11 October 2007 at 13:41
Nice Matters Award - you got my vote! Vida x
Posted by: Vida | 11 October 2007 at 10:31
Tara,
It looks even better without the rain.
I'm ready to return to France.
rel
Posted by: rel | 11 October 2007 at 10:30
Sigh...such pretty flowers...
Posted by: Bhavna | 11 October 2007 at 09:07
LOL - I meant the carpet being magical, not me...although that would be fun!
Posted by: tinker | 11 October 2007 at 06:52
What an enchanting location for the brocante - a perfect setting for a bazaar or a magic carpet ride. I'd like to see Paris or London - perhaps being magical, I could do both - first one, then the other? Thank you for the ride!~xox
Posted by: tinker | 11 October 2007 at 06:51
Wonderful :)
Posted by: robyn | 11 October 2007 at 04:09