SUMMER IN THE FRENCH BASQUE COUNTRY

French Basque cheesemonger at the open-air market
in St.-Jean-de-Luz

I can’t help it, when spring comes, I have thoughts of France, the French countryside, and French food which recur with increasing frequency. 

Once again my wanderlust and enjoyment of France will be satisfied this summer with an extended stay in the Basque Village of Itxassou in the French Basque Country. Itxassou is located 20 minutes from the seashore of the Bay of Biscay in southwestern France and only 20 minutes from the French-Spanish border. Although the French Basque Country is part of France, the area has a special identity in food, Basque language, history and traditions. 

Click the link below for an interesting article by international travel and food writer, Sharon Hudgins.

http://www.europeantraveler.net/taste-of-basque.php

France - Building Design Details

Each country, and each region, has its particular building designs and the particular details are evident in the building profiles, doors, windows, wells, fountains and more.  But underlying the differences from country to country is the even more remarkable commonality you find in certain features as you travel from country to country.

Following are some examples of Buildings from France.

Water Pumps and Wells of France,

And, Doors of France,
To see other Building Design Detail photos such as the Door Knockers below,
go to my photography website at: http://glennovinger.smugmug.com/