Pink Caunes marble.The village of Caunes-Minervois, where my family now live, is famous for its marble which comes in three shades ~ pale pink, sandy pink and blood red. The marble was used for the columns of the Grand Trianon at Versailles, the Opera Garnier in Paris (yes, where The Phantom hung out), the Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel at the Louvre, and many famous buildings in Europe. The marble quarries have long contributed to the village's prosperity and renown.
Winning pieces from annual marble carving competitions are displayed around the village.
Local grape picker?
Early Autumn leaves in one of several pink marble fountains in the village. Visit Beverly at How Sweet The Sound
to enjoy more pink posts today.
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Lovely offering this week, Mary! In yesterday's post - the doorway photos are soo beautiful...I think they shoud go in a coffee table book - "Doorways to the World" or something :-)
ReplyDeleteSimply beautiful! Amazing shades of pink, so pretty!! The sculptures are gorgeous! The fountain is so beautiful and it gives me a relaxing feel. Have a great Saturday! Hugs! Vanessa
ReplyDeleteJust the history you were walking among must have been amazing to experience!! So glad you are sharing it all with us!!
ReplyDeleteThey are gorgeous to look at. As I said earlier in another post, I just love blogging for I learn and see so many new things every day in a very fun way. Thanks for sharing those photos.
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I think I like the photo of the fountain the best. Lots of great pink objects.
ReplyDeleteLovely photos - the fountain with the leaves on the water is just an amazing photo. I really like the carving of the grape picker - how sensuous she looks! and Pink, of course!
ReplyDeleteNow I want to read more of your posts about France!
Happy Pink Saturday.
Wow, I cannot believe people can carve those things from that marble. The pink marble is so pretty.
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Nancy
I have just found your blog, what lovely photographs of a country we love so much, but its doubtful we will be able to visit again.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing these photos! Happy Pink Saturday! ENJOY your day! Fifi
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures Mary! That fountain is beautiful. Happy Pink Saturday!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for the pink knowledge I learned today. I just love the statues. How very different. Thank you for sharing.
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Kindredly,EllenL
How beautiful!! Happy Pink Saturday and have a lovely week.
ReplyDeleteI love that gorgeous pink marble! Perfect pink post!
ReplyDeleteBreathtaking photos, truly.
ReplyDeleteYour family looks delightful and do happy to see you and Hubbie. I heard you had some snow there today; please feel free to keep it. I am sure it is a thrill for many who have not seen snow in a long time, but we are frigidly cold here and snow is not welcome!
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely Thanksgiving.
Janet
Hello Mary, your pink marble photos are beautiful. I love the carved marble pieces. It is all so gorgeous. I enjoyed the info about them too.
ReplyDeleteI have been out today shopping with my sister and then home for a nap. The weather is cold and it makes me sleepy to be all cosy in the house.
I could say lazy it's a better description. LOL.
Have a great Sunday...Love, Jeanne
The sculptures are beautiful! Happy PInk Saturday!
ReplyDeleteHi Mary , this was interesting about the marble. It is beautiful. Thanks for sharing with us.And Happy Thanksgiving if I don't get back in time to tell ya !
ReplyDeleteI've always admired this marble. The sculptures are amazing. It must have been so lovely to see.
ReplyDeleteHappy Pink Saturday, Mary. I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving.
I am really enjoying your posts from your visit Mary. Thanks for being our eyes, ears, and tasting tongue.
ReplyDeletePink marble...just the very words sound wonderful. Like pink champagne I think. And pink lemonade.
Lovely.
Wow !! What great info about the marble...very interesting and I love what they made from the marble...
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Hello, I came over from Sara's blog because she told me about your pink marble. Beautiful! We are putting pink marble in our bathroom, my son found it for a real bargain and my brother is installing it for us - it's just lovely!
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