A quiet corner in southern Touraine... one small window, one burst of colour.
Today's detail: a classic white-shuttered window on an old stone cottage in southern Touraine (Indre-et-Loire), framed by a weathered white picket fence and a stone gatepost.
The window sits low in the thick limestone wall, its shutters half-open to let in the winter light, while a vibrant pot of pink flowers spills over the sill, adding life to the mossy, timeworn facade. The garden gate and bare branches give it that intimate, lived-in feel so typical of rural Touraine houses: sturdy, unpretentious and quietly beautiful.
These windows are everywhere in the villages south of Loches or along the river Creuse, small-paned, practical, often dressed with flowers or herbs on the sill. They tell stories of everyday life, watching the seasons change from inside.
A gentle Wednesday reminder: the smallest details, a plant, open shutters, sun on stone, can make a whole building feel welcoming.
Bon mercredi dans la vallée de la Creuse ! 🇫🇷
“Through every window, the Loire breathes — calm, patient, and quietly luminous.”
Part of the “Windows of the Loire” Series
Each Wednesday, we share a glimpse of the Loire Valley through its windows — small frames of everyday beauty and quiet reflection.
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