Tuesday, 10 December 2013

Varen : new and old

The new health centre, being roofed

The new Mairie in between the Chateau and the Church.
Malc is  just pleased it has disabled access. I was distraught that they could put such an unimaginative modern building between two ancient gems. Infact as the Maire came out on to the steps I had to leave, it was one of those steam out of my ears situation, where I was thinking '' how could they get it so wrong?' 'and I could have very easily told him that!
Later Val writes, it looks like one of those 50's charmless buildings.

The most beautiful 140 year old house in Varen, looking out on the Aveyron
Just look at the blue skies, photo taken this morning

The impressive steps and railings under a portico