Normandy and the Dordogne

Three weeks in Normandy and the Dordogne regions of France in May of 2000 persuaded me that it would be a wonderful place to reside permanently. Rapeseed fields were in bloom. Wheatfields were green and rolling. Poppies invaded the wheatfields for riots of color. Monet/s Garden was at its colorful best.

Monet's Garden
Tulips, Irises, Rhododendron and Poppies, but no waterlilies blooming in May.

Fishing Boat
The harbor in Honfleur on the coast of Normandy was filled with these...

Wheatfields, Dordogne
Outside Toulouse wheatfields carpeted the rolling hills.

Poppies. Seeing Double
A happy accident among the wheatfields, where poppies are weeds.

article published 3/31/2001

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Lovely! Wish you had more!! I enjoyed my visit also to the "new"(?) American museum of Impres- sionist art, just down the alley from Monet's place. Even tho' they have no really "valuable" pix there (those are all in Museums, worldwide!) I found it a lovely place to visit, and very nicely landscaped, too!Monet's place is easily visited (solo) from Paris, they tell you where to get off the train, and a bus is waiting there at the r.r. station to take you direct to his house!
— ellie robb, September 19, 2004

I love your happy accident. And so would Monet!
— Gordon Evans, December 8, 2001

What a wonderful photographic talent you have!
— Nancy, June 16, 2001

Beautiful!
These are great:) Love the rolling hills photo. Such vibrant color!
— AMY OLSEN, April 9, 2001

Beautiful. Monet's Garden is just fine without the waterlilies in bloom. Hopeing to see more.
— Natalie Hogan-Brounce, April 5, 2001

You get a great deal out of the camera Inge. You put a whole new slant into the subject. Keep up the good work.
— Paul Miller, April 4, 2001

Inge, Your photos are so fabulous. They transport you there and some look more like paintings than photos. Lovely
— Barb C, April 4, 2001

What gorgeous images! Expatriating has never sounded more appealing. When I have a summer home in Provence, you are welcome to visit anytime. ;)
— Clifford Anderson, April 4, 2001

The weatfields are incredible. I hope to see a larger copy of the Monet Garden Pic.
— Amy Snipes, April 4, 2001

Simply beautiful, Inge.What a gifted eye.
— Linda Griffith, April 4, 2001

Gardening Friend
Inge---you liked those rapefields in bloom? Now you know why I grow turnips and mustard and collards for their blossoms!
— Reese, April 2, 2001

sounds fabulous, would like to see the pictures you describe.
— karen, April 2, 2001

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