The Back Streets of Tournus

Tournus is a lovely little mediaeval town in Burgundy that we happened upon after a difficult day dodging the farmers’ blockades across the roads of France. Sitting in queues was the order of the day.

I could show you the fabulous abbey dedicated to Saint Philibert. But that’s for another day, maybe. 

Instead, I’m choosing to go low-brow. I’m just offering a miscellany of street art and of enjoyable examples of whimsy that we discovered as we loitered along its ancient streets.

And finally, one curiosity. These doors used to open to reveal the parish pump. You can spot the water pipe on the right, with its handle at the bottom. You’ll find it in Rue de la Pompe. Obviously.

For Dan’s Thursday Doors,

and Natalie the Explorer‘s Public Art. Though whether domestic post boxes count as public art is certainly debatable

and not forgetting Jo’s Monday Walk.

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Author: margaret21

I'm retired and live in North Yorkshire, where I walk , write, volunteer and travel as often as I can.

58 thoughts on “The Back Streets of Tournus”

    1. It’s worth it. The abbey really is special, and beyond that, it’s a nice understated little town, possibly a bit down on its luck, with plenty of charming spots to uncover.

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  8. I would expect nothing less than you making the very best of the challenging journey home. All those hidden places that you would not have seen otherwise. Thanks for sharing them with us.

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  9. What a fun collection of photos. A great way to make the best of a pause in your travel. I like the second bit of street art the best, but they are all very interesting.

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  12. These are fun finds, Margaret. I love the tromp l’oeil in the first photo of people opening their Juliette balconies and the soft drawings of the black and white street art. Thank you for your PPAC contribution.

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    1. It was an intriguing find. Anywhere more touristy would have restored it to pristine newness, but I rather liked its battered state, speaking of its long history. Still, I hope it doesn’t go to rack and ruin.

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  23. Lovely doors, and the streets scenes are magical! Love the last image of the pump door…clearly well used over the years and still in good shape. I love its well worned characters.

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