My French House - Dream came true.

I just came back from my 2 months trip to Korea and France.
I loved my recent french trip you will know why shortly.

France is a great place for shopping as you all know, but I am not interested in beautiful clothes or shoes. I am interested in old French Chateau, French Farm house and Maison de Maitre.



My dream is to live in France before I die ( LOL).

My trip to France this time was  for " House hunting " My family and I spent whole month to look for a house. I was determined to find a chateau but after we learn what to expect having a chateau from a close friend in France, A Chateau was off the list,so I was looking for a farm house or Maison de Maitre.


I am proudly announced that I found the house I love to live in beautiful Loire valley. We signed the contract ( Yes, we will be a new owner of the house as soon as everything finalized)  Unfortunately, My family won't use as a main resident for a while. There will be many flying between France and Australia for next 5 years. Meantime we will be using as a holiday home and holiday renting once house is renovated. I left my heart in this beautiful Country Maison.

I will be  posting  more about my dream home in Loire valley in France in the future.


Here is the overview on the house.

It was built in 1850 .
Maison de Maitre . ( A Master's House)
Located in Pays de la Loire.

6 bed rooms,
Formal Living room,
Formal Dining room,
Library.
2 bathrooms.
Cave.
Chapel (but unfortunately, the chapel was donated to a local church so we don't own it even though it is in our garden)

and two out buildings, all set in little over 2 acres.

The house need a renovation and a lot of painting to do, but I am willing to do whatever it takes.


Here are some photos of my French House.


 Previous owner has a photo of the house. I guess it was taken a long time ago.

the trees next to the house is now taller than the house itself.

Welcome to My House. 

The Grand Gate.

Once we are inside the gate, you will have a very private surrounding.

This is the back of the house.
I like the back of the house more than the front of the house. don't get me wrong, the front of the house is as beautiful as the back of the house.

Can you see the car on the left hand side of the house?
you can judge how big and tall is the house. (smile)

This photo was taken our first visit with a Realtor followed by my hubby and a little princess.

Entrance to the house.

Ground floor hallway.

Look at that beautiful tile floor!!

This is a living room on the ground floor.

I felt in love with the fire place.
Yes, I bought the house because of the beautiful fire place that is 163 years old. (lol)

The house is not very visible when you drive the circular driveway to the front because of the big trees in front of the house.(I see a lot of trimming to do)

A lot of gardening to do. 

There are small pond which need a big cleaning job.

but I can imagine it will be gorgeous after the cleaning up.

Can you imagine water lilies and koi fish in that pond?

  

This is the corner of the Kitchen which need a total renovation.

New cabinets, new plumbing, new everything. 

I will keep update on the house.   A lot of paper work to do before we get the key to the house. I can't wait for my next trip back to the house. 

Hope you are having a wonderful day wherever you are

Julie xx

Brocante shopping in Loire valley

Hello friends

I am still in Loire valley.
Looking for a house to buy.
I 've been driving everywhere where there is a road .

Found some goodies .

Day 1 in Paris

I arrived in Paris in the pouring heavy rain. struggling to adjust the jet leg.

I think I am 60 % adjusted to Paris time.

The next day I left to Musee du Louvre. 

It was fine when I left the Apartment.( I am renting an apartment for a week not far from Arc  du triomphe) but it stared rain again so I had to buy an umbrella. I wanted to experience real parisien life. So far so good. I think I can live in Paris, but still prefer to live in Country side of France.

It is easy to take a Metro wherever you go. You can buy 10 tickets at once for discounted price.  My Metro destination was Opera from here I walked forward Louvre, stopped at Pierre Herme which is famous for marcaron, 

The weather was fine most of the day, so I walked and walked.

The map is how far I walked in a day. about 9 km.. I don't like to walk but

Paris is definitely walking city, walking is the only way to view everywhere in Paris.
if you are planning to come to Paris, make sure to bring your most comfortable shoes.

This is the neighborhood of where I am staying. 

The famous Opera .

It was cold and raining but I didn't mind it.

This is the shop front of Pierrer Herme

Tea shop in front of the Louvre.  

the Antique place in front of the Louvre.

Flower shop is wherever in Paris. 

pont neuf. 

Some photo's from Left bank antique shop and galleries.

 I walked toward Eiffel tower - in front of Invalides 

I couldn't make it to Eiffel tower because it started pouring down again after this photo.

on the way to the apartment. 

after all day walking around the Paris. I stopped at supermarket to buy some water and groceries. 

Tomorrow I will be posting , vanves flea market.

Have a wonderful day, wherever you are.

Julie xx

Greeting from Paris

Hello Dear friends
After 3 weeks in seoul , korea .
I arrived in Paris safely , despite of a long long flight . It's cold and raining on and off.

I am planning to post my one month French trip.

Have a wonderful day!

Julie x

Testing the blogger Apps

Hello friends .
I've been Mia again . Its been so crazy for a few month. Now its calm .

I closed my studio in Melbourne last week . as I am going back to France next month.

I have a little show room in Seoul , Korea
I am also travelling to Korea Next week

I will be back soon

Have a great day wherever you are

Julie x

Paris Flea Market Tour

I've been MIA as always.

My new years resolution is to take good care of my blog. update it regularly.

To start the new year, I am sharing my recent France Trip.

I fell in love with France, especially the country side.

I am going back in a few months time. Lucky me..

Here are some of my flea market trip in Paris.

Amazing Chandeliers.

Can you see the gilt mirror at the back? 

 I used my Iphone to take photos,, very blurry.. but still beautiful.

Amazing French Armoire,  Arm chair and upholstered bed.. oh.. Heaven.

Great architectural piece.. probably from old chateau 

These white french furniture are so gorgeous.. 

I so wanted to buy this blue mannequin, still make me sad that I left her in Paris.

I am so trying to upholster one of my chair with pink fabric. 

Have a great day or night wherever you are.

Julie x

Paris Trip - Vol 1

It's been two months and a bit since I returned from my French Trip.

Finally, I am starting to post my travel to France. It was wonderful trip and  can't wait to return next Spring.

We left Melbourne to Paris via Seoul where My little princess and I stopped over for a few days to catch up with family and friends. My DH left Melbourne to Paris via Singapore. 

We met up at the hotel where we stayed for 3 nights in Paris.

This is the view from our plane, just about the land

Finally we are in France after 11 hours of flying from Seoul.

 

We have arranged the pick up service to our hotel in Paris.

It was so so so congested, but we were glad because we were in Paris. 

My first photo of Paris building. 

 

We arrived at hotel late but I had a very special meeting waiting for me,

I met up with Delana  from http://delana-dujour.blogspot.com.au/

I don't have any photo , darn it..

Anyway, check out her blog, and her new website for provincial goodies.

This was where we stayed for 3 nights in Paris.

It is located at Paris- Republique, conveniently located. Not too expensive..

Clean and roomy.

This was the view from our hotel room.

there was construction everywhere. 

Hotel Court yard.

We left the hotel, and are hunting for our first breakfast in  Paris.

Rue du Temple.

Our first breakfast in Paris.

Yum.

My little princess and DH had Croque monsier and I had breakfast of the day.

After the breakfast, we were on our way to Musée Du Louvre

My DH & Little Princess 

 Rue du Temple , Pairs. 

After the breakfast, our family walked and walked  all the way to Musée Du Louvre.

We spent most of the day  at the Louvre.

 

I will come back soon with our day in Musée Du Louvre.

Wish you Merry Christmas !!

Julie xx