22 December 2009

Chemin des Crèches - the Alleyway Crib


The medieval village of Roquebrune has many of these covered alleyways.

This charming and tiny nativity scene has been fixed to the stone wall, probably it is set back into a drainage hole.

To see Prince Albert II of Monaco and his companion, Charlene Wittstock, take to the icy sea for the traditional 'Bain de Noël' on Monte Carlo Daily Photo, please click on the link - you'll meet Woolite the sheep too!

12 comments:

  1. Lovely. I'm really enjoying this Chemin.

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  2. These covered alleyways are very quaint and charming, although if there were in a big city I think people would worry if they are safe at night.

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  3. Sensuous curves that lead one deeper and deeper into the life of this village, Jilly. Nice concept.

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  4. J'aime beaucoup ce genre de tradition bien française !

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  5. I agree with Julie and could not say it better. Thank you for your posts, Jilly.

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  6. I love the way they tuck these tiny creches in the dearest little places.
    V

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  7. You really needed the two pictures here to show both the crèche itself and its magnificent location.

    Thanks for the link to the Bain de Noel, I followed that of course!

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  8. And oh the lantern shadow. That one was just for me :-) !!!!

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  9. I learned so much about your wonderful city and its religious overtones this past year. Thanks!

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  10. Chuckeroon is not so good, Jilly. Nasty fall.

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  11. These little nativity scenes are lovely. Really nice photos.

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  12. A beautiful alleway, hiding a very nice nativity scene.

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