We have settled in quite nicely to our "maison". Originally a medieval barn, this house seems centuries old, but the precise age remains a mystery. White walls connect two barn structures providing a sharp modern contrast to the original raw stone. At first glance, the house is really cool. After a few days of family habitation, you realize that form probably dominates function. Children's noises echo limitlessly throughout the house. I am new to blogging and cannot figure out how to organize my pictures for this posting. So let's begin in the main family room.
This is the famous bridge of Bourron Marlotte. Actually it is the bridge joining one side of the hayloft to the other. The kids think it is great fun to "walk the plank" in the middle of the night. Whenever we meet someone from Bourron Marlotte they ask where we live. When we tell them the address they say, "Oh that cool house with a bridge!"
If you put the next two pictures side by side you would have a full view of la maison. Thankfully we all feel at home here. We recently built a new home in Utah. We had not lived in that new house for even one year before heading off for this adventure. They say home is where the heart is and I must agree. While I love my home in Utah I haven't missed it. I'm living with all of the people who make my home alive, warm and wonderful right here in France!
All of the homes in our village have a gate in front. This is probably a product of protection hundreds of years ago...we have a hard time keeping our gate closed. The door is always open for visitors!!!!
Just wanted to showcase the great windows. There is another on the other side of the house. These were where the old barn doors originally stood.
This is my domain. Need I say more?
The three girls share the loft. While they each have their own bed they opted to stick them all together. It's one big slumber party every night.
Spencer enjoys his own French space and is slowly decorating with pictures of Brazilian soccer players.
One last view of the bridge.
We have settled in quite nicely to our "maison". Originally a medieval barn, this house seems centuries old, but the precise age remains a mystery. White walls connect two barn structures providing a sharp modern contrast to the original raw stone. At first glance, the house is really cool. After a few days of family habitation, you realize that form probably dominates function. Children's noises echo limitlessly throughout the house. I am new to blogging and cannot figure out how to organize my pictures for this posting. So let's begin in the main family room. 
This is the famous bridge of Bourron Marlotte. Actually it is the bridge joining one side of the hayloft to the other. The kids think it is great fun to "walk the plank" in the middle of the night. Whenever we meet someone from Bourron Marlotte they ask where we live. When we tell them the address they say, "Oh that cool house with a bridge!"
If you put the next two pictures side by side you would have a full view of la maison. Thankfully we all feel at home here. We recently built a new home in Utah. We had not lived in that new house for even one year before heading off for this adventure. They say home is where the heart is and I must agree. While I love my home in Utah I haven't missed it. I'm living with all of the people who make my home alive, warm and wonderful right here in France!
All of the homes in our village have a gate in front. This is probably a product of protection hundreds of years ago...we have a hard time keeping our gate closed. The door is always open for visitors!!!!
Just wanted to showcase the great windows. There is another on the other side of the house. These were where the old barn doors originally stood.
This is my domain. Need I say more?
The three girls share the loft. While they each have their own bed they opted to stick them all together. It's one big slumber party every night.
Spencer enjoys his own French space and is slowly decorating with pictures of Brazilian soccer players.
One last view of the bridge.
5 comments:
beautiful! i wannna come...i wanna come...i wanna come!
What are you waiting for? Book your ticket!
Your house is so charming! Like Amazed, you know I want to come visit (**deep sigh of longing**)
Couldn't you classify your trip as "business"? You know, lots of painting, artistic expression, etc.? I would love to have you visit!
we are so jealous, you have no idea whatsoever! we're saving our allowance! the problem is, neither of us get an allowance. oh well, we'll think of something!
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