The Small Town of Grimaud France
On our way to Saint Tropez... okay I didn't mean to rhyme there but it happened and I'm going to leave it. Okay let me start again.
On our way to Saint Tropez...in the morning we drove through the small town of Grimaud. We just caught a glimpse of it while passing through but it looked like a really charming little village from the car so we kept it in mind as a potential spot to stop on our way back to Aix-en-Provence.
Grimaud was located only 20 minutes from Saint-Tropez so it didn't reduce our drive time back by very much, but it also wasn't a detour at all so I'm glad that we stopped just to check it out.
The village was quaint and charming with clean little streets and tons of colorful flowers and plants.
These pink flowers (geraniums maybe?) and pink floral vines were everywhere in town.
Literally everywhere.
This home almost looked like it was being consumed by them.
Anyway, we got there in the mid afternoon when everyone was in the restaurants finishing up with lunch so there werent many people on the streets that day.
This gave it that sleepy little village feel. Maybe it was the heat. I remember it being quite hot that day.
There were some artisinal shops in town and none of them were at all touristy. That was a bit surprising, but then, the town didn't seem all that touristy really.
We didn't see any shops that we wanted to go into though. We were pretty content to just walk around and look at the pretty flowers.
In the Southern part of France you sometimes see more tropical or even desert like vegetation. I liked this large bushel of tall cacti next to some houses.
You might remember this photo of the blue door from my last post on doors. It was taken in this town.
The town has a somewhat interesting history related to the road that runs through it. I read it off of one of those city plaque that you see in some locations. I took a photo of it but I'll just paraphrase it for you here and now instead of posting it in the article.
In 1866 a county road was built through the center of Grimaud which created a whole new quarter of town that linked the old village center to the newly constructed roadway. The new quarter was built to be more open and more grandiose than any part of the older village so it quickly became the new gathering center for residents in the city. It became known as La Place Neuve, or "the New Place" in English.
20 years later, in 1886, a large fountain was installed in the main square that brought water to the village for the first time in its history. The people were so greatful for the water source that together they engraved the back of the fountain thanking the municipality for the much needed resource.
- Credit to the city of Grimaud for the above information.
Moving on with our journey we found this old clock and bell tower that I thought was pretty neat.
The wire cage design feature at the top must be more of a southern thing because I never saw anything like that up in the Northern part of the country.
We only spent maybe 30 minutes in the town itself but then we found a hike in the area with some old ruins that were pretty cool. I'll talk more about that a later time though.
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What a colorful place! So many flowers! The alley (is it called like that?) is so narrow and I usually just see this in movies. Love the view!
Yeah the flowers made it very colorful indeed.
Well, technically an alley is a passageway behind or between buildings whereas a street is a public road lined with homes. So these are technically streets. But I get the idea of what you're saying so it doesn't really matter. They are very narrow and pretty looking. 😁
Oh that's good to know! Until now I'm still confused what to call this. 😅
I love the narrow streets, lined with the Bougainvillea (and usually pink or purple!) and other beauty that seems to be part of the structures. Just as you said, but, it is true! It is so romantic and beautiful, isn't it? Yet, I want to say the villagers fit the story, just like they were made for it, or they fit themselves in.
Have you ever looked at a person that doesn't look right in the surroundings? Perhaps your wife and dog? I want to see an older, slightly retired couple wandering home from the market. Profiling much? Not at all, just that is what my brain wants to see.
Anyway, it is such a lovely little place and I am glad you took the time. Such peaceful little villages where time seeming stands still.
Le sigh.
Okay I was wondering what the name of them was. Thanks for clarifying
Haha my wife and I didn't fit in at a lot of plaves and in a lot of way while we were in the country lol 😅
The ones you called geraniums, were exactly that. The tall ones growing on the buildings were the bougainvillea. Just to clarify. 😉
Okay great, thanks. That's good to know. 👍
It was a small, unnoticed fishermen's village – until Brigitte Bardot didn't move in.
I'll have to look up who that is. I've never heard of them
Brigitte Bardot
Okay thanks, I see
😁
I love everything about this place. It looks so quintessential French - the blue doors, colourful yellow building, and the bougainvillea plants are super attractive and adorn the narrow streets perfectly.
I'd love to visit one day!
Lovely photos, btw!
Yeah it was definitely a pretty French village. It would be a quiet spot to stay the night
It is a really beautiful place, and with a lot of historical value, it involves in all senses. Moreover, the way the colors and contrasts make it very striking. I really like the composition of the colors of the facades and the way you told about the space as such. Very cultural, and at the same time, nostalgic.
Yeah, all of those thi gs for sure. it's a nice spot 😁
It looks so beautiful with all those flowers!
Yeah flowers really add to a location 😁
I absolutely bet that someone will have read that and be like huh? Rhyme? :OD
Looks like a lovely little place!
Haha yeah it's not entirely obvious. I noticed it during my proofreading and figured that I should point it out to people 😄
Hehe, I liked it and then imagined loads of folk reading it in their heads as Saint trow-pez. Lol!!
Oh yeah... ahaha, I never even thought about that. I'm so used to saying "Tro-pay" that I forgot it actually reads like "pez" lmao 🤣
Most people who read it were probably like, "this guy is a moron. Doesn't even know what a rhyme is.
I can almost hear them, thank fuck this isnt a poem, he's shite at rhyming!
Lmao 😂
What beautiful colors and landscapes, your photos are full of life and joy, I like to take virtual tours that way, with your story you have taken me through those streets and meet her with you ✌️
Yeah the flowers really make it colorful. Hive is great for traveling through others 👍
Wow -what a pretty wee town. The purple on those flowers is sooo vibrant ! Looks like a fantastic place !
!CTP
I'm glad you liked it 😁
I wish my house would look as colourful! You found a magnificent place, it is so cosy, love it!
So crazy about the fountain...
Yeah we really take things like running water for granted nowadays. It's hard to image a time when people didn't have it.
I don't even want to think abt it. Hopefully, we won't run out of our natural resources on this planet.
Hopefully not indeed
What a cute place it is. I have heard only good things from Grimaud. Very romantic. And those flowers.
It was a perfect time to visit.
Thanks for showing us your amazing captures @leaky20 😊😎 beautiful!
Have an awesome weekend 👋🏻
It was a nice little town. I probably wouldn't go out of my way to see it but since we were passing through I'm glad that we stopped.
I understand what you mean.
It is cute though…
Have a great Saturday 👋🏻😊
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Wow Grimaud is a really beautiful town. I like the idea that people plant so many beautiful flowers throughout the town.
Yeah it's always nice when there is an abundance of flowers. They really add some life and color to a place.
Such a picturesque village! and what a sunny day, perfect for a walk through the town and a little in the area. Looking forward to reading about the hike and the ruins you got to see. Have a great day!
Yeah we had great weather while we were there. Thanks for stopping by. 👍
What a beautiful place full of pink flowers. I could imagine how fragrant this place is when all the petals were blooming with its beautiful scent. I love how narrow the town is with its amazing structures too. Have a wonderful time my friend and keep safe.
It was a nice spot indeed. Very colorful 😁
Beautiful town!! I love those tiny streets! It’s a very particular place! It seems to have some Italian and spanish influence in the architecture. It also made me think a little bit in Marseille. Nice pictures, and beautiful day!!
Yeah I can see that since it's close the Italian border.
Glad you liked it 😁
That's a very lovely, sunny photo story. I enjoyed it very much. Thank you.
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Thanks. I'm glad that you liked it 😁
I find it a romantic way to walk these narrow streets, and so many flowers everywhere, very beautiful this little town in France.
Yes I agree 👍 💯
Lovely town LeakBro. A lil rhyming is good.
We just some ducks with beaks.
We eat, chill, and sleep.
Gotta keep beastin like the man named Leak.
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Haha nice little rhyme there. 😁👍