Photo Essay – Quaint French Shop Signs
Of all the countries I have visited over the years, I must say that France displays some of the most creative and colorful shop signs to be found…
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Care for some fish for dinner? The fishermen are back and La Poissonnerie is open for business!
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This jewelry artist displays her work on her sign. What a clever idea!
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I doubt the mailman will deliver your mail on horseback, but welcome to the post office!
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In need of a trim?
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Old French bicycles often retire as shop signs…
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This B&B owner hired a local artist to paint his sign and wishes ‘Bienvenue’ to all his guests!
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How about freshly ground coffee and a good book?
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Even the public restrooms deserve a sign painted by a local artist!
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I hope you enjoyed this walk through quaint French streets. Remember, always look up so you don’t miss a thing!
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Valerie Jardin
I love your signs, what a great idea. I may go to old town and see what I see. But what is with the snap thing?
Hi Valerie,
I love your sign collection. It makes me happy looking at them all they are so cute and friendly.
Sympa ces enseignes à l’ancienne, un petit air de nostalgie!!
Very cute. Good job Valerie! I guess I need to pay attention to the sign when I get to France:)
They are lovely. I sure wish we had this creativity and “constraint” in American signage. Historically, the colonies have had such beauties, but bigger, brighter, louder has prevailed currently, to our detriment.
what a great photo essay on the French signs. Each of your photo essays is very enjoyable.
Very fun! I look up, down and all around when I’m out and about. The discoveries are so often a delight.
Quite lovely. You’re quite right about signs in the small towns of France. I spend more time taking photos than shopping in the stores they’re advertising. Do you recall where the post office sign is located?