Thu 15 Jul 2010
A few views of the exterior area of our new apartment.

The entrance to our new apartment.

This incredible doorway is right down the street. I’ve always loved it.

We enter into this great courtyard now. They always have flowers planted. It’s nice to see plants that aren’t in pots.

July 15th, 2010 at 9:46 pm
Fabulous building. Love the entrance and the courtyard. You really are lucky. Congratulations on a wonderful find.
July 15th, 2010 at 10:22 pm
Wow!! It looks BEAUTIFUL!! Congrats on your new apt!! Looks like you’ll be very happy there!
All my best,
Leesa
July 15th, 2010 at 11:26 pm
Just caught up with your posts on the Kent trip and enjoyed every photo, as well as the new things I learned from you about the area.
I’m glad you posted the “farewell” pics of the apartment - I scarcely recognized it after the redo. But I know you’re loving the new place with its elevator and convenient location.
I, too, miss the old AOL Paris board. It was there that I first learned about an American redhead who married a Frenchman and relocated to Paris…my ultimate fantasy. I never dreamed at that time that we would eventually meet. The internet certainly has enhanced all of our lives.
July 16th, 2010 at 12:49 am
Looks amazing Linda, how great to have a elevator (lift) even if it is small..
the court yard looks brilliant, they are normally looked after very well.
A lovely story, how sweet of the lady to think of you .. I wonder why one of her children did not want it .. Wish I had been one of the children, then I would have a place to go.. and so great that she thought of you.. Where did the lady go? she knows the apartment will be truly appreciated !
July 16th, 2010 at 1:02 am
Lucky you . The building looks fabulous .I want to see more …may be inside
July 16th, 2010 at 4:07 am
This looks lovely Linda.
I am in the prosess of booking a hotel in Paris for our week there in October. Thanks for the links you have sent.
July 16th, 2010 at 5:24 am
Beautiful building. I love the courtyard.
July 16th, 2010 at 5:38 am
Making friends always pays off. I love the the paving in the courtyard and I imagine that elevator is a godsend.
July 16th, 2010 at 12:46 pm
Congrats! It looks lovely. Enjoy your new home.
July 16th, 2010 at 4:25 pm
I love being able to picture where you live. Mum and I wonder whether we’ll see you while we’re up late watching le Tour
July 16th, 2010 at 6:00 pm
The outside looks great! Can’t wait to see what the inside looks like. I love to take photos of doors too, always interesting. The elevator may be small, but it will help when you have to lug something up! The carpet on the stairs is real pretty. I’m sure you will enjoy living in your new home!!
Take Care,
Ulrike
July 17th, 2010 at 1:09 am
Wow! Congratulations and well done to you and Maurice for the big move.
The new place looks wonderful.
Cheers and enjoy!
July 17th, 2010 at 2:55 am
Good for you Linda. It really does look like a great building.
July 17th, 2010 at 2:12 pm
Linda - I think things are “meant to be” and there was a reason you meet this lady and now here you are! Looks wonderful and I do understand how its lovely to see plants in the ground. I am not a fan of “alot of pot plants” can look messy - what a joy to pass by your garden everyday and - you just got to LOVE a lift!!!
I must say - I like your front door too!
July 17th, 2010 at 8:18 pm
I’ve been absent from blog-land for a bit. What an exciting time you’ve been having! But moving in the heat of summer! Better you than me. All the best Linda! Can’t wait to see your new place.
July 18th, 2010 at 6:25 am
Bravo Linda! It looks beautiful and so glad you now have a lift. Trying to grab a ticket for October and hope to see you then!
July 19th, 2010 at 3:51 pm
Oh how this brings back memories of being there just a year ago. The sweetly fragrant air, the buzzing of the bees, and the glorious purple haze from the blooms. Provence is such an awesome place on earth!
Hugs N Herbal Blessings, Mandy
P.S. How wonderful that you get to live there!
July 21st, 2010 at 6:47 am
What a wonderful story of how you found your apartment! It looks like a fantastic place. Enjoy!
July 22nd, 2010 at 12:59 pm
Hi Linda , beautiful entrance and courtyard! please show us the inside, would love to see it! I remember you from the old AOL Paris board, that was from the late 90’s ! I was a lurker and loved reading all the trips report. BTW is your friend is a lady named Chris? I always enjoyed her report whenever she is in Paris, she always start with something like “Bonjour de Paris”…Esther.
July 24th, 2010 at 11:07 pm
Love the outside of your new home. The courtyard is spectacular. Congrats, Linda. More to come after you have time to settle in and add your flair for decorating.
Enjoy your new place.
July 28th, 2010 at 12:10 pm
What a lovely courtyard to enter into!
I like those tiny little French elevators…yours looks just like the one my husband and I used at the apartment we rented during our 2001 Paris trip. It made the funniest little eeee-oooh, eee-ooh sound while it was in operation.