FALL COLORS IN FRANCE
New England is a well-traveled destination for those seeking out beautiful autumn colors. France too has more than its share of beauty this time of year. It has the added bonus of fabulous backdrops--old French architecture as well as majestic French landscaping.
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| Canal de Garonne, France via Pinterest |
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The ivy covering the facades of French houses turn a brilliant orange-red color....
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| Above pictures via Pinterest |
...stately trees are covered with leaves of brilliant yellow-gold, rust, orange and red...
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| Soustons, France via Pinterest |
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| Above, rural France via Pinterest |
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| The Dordogne, via Pinterest |
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| Paris, via Pinterest |
...and the fog creeps in.
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| Autumn in Versailles, via Pinterest |
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| The Eiffel Tower in Autumn, via Pinterest |
The leaves soon fall, carpeting the ground in color.
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| Above pictures of France, via Pinterest |
A dusting of snow covers the ground...
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| Via Pinterest |
...and the mountain tops.
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| Myons, France via Pinterest |
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| Tile roofs in Provence, via Pinterest |
Autumn is also wine harvesting time in France. The very first grapevines in France were planted in Provence around the 6th century BC by Greek settlers. Now, beginning in September, the Vendange (annual grape harvest) commences.
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| Grapes ready for picking, via Pinterest |
Everyone pitches in!
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About 70 percent of the grapes harvested in France are used to produce its trademark rose'.
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| A bottle of Brad and Angelina's rose',via Pinterest |
There are many events celebrating the harvest in the months of October and November. Celebrations include the Cotes du Rhone festival in Avignon, ones in Oppede and La Tour d'Aigues in the Luberon region, and the Vendange festival in Tarascon.
The grapevines begin to turn colors...
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| Provence, via Pinterest |
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| Alsace, France--Corbis images via Pinterest |
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....and everyone starts preparing for cooler weather and many inside activities!
Happy autumn to all!
