Tabac

[dreampolice]

I find it hard to resist a Tabac sign.

From my recent trip in France

Tabac 3 by Nigel G, on Flickr

And the reflection of the above one in a window

Tabac 4 by Nigel G, on Flickr

Tabac 5 by Nigel G, on Flickr

Tabac 1 by Nigel G, on Flickr

Tabac 2 by Nigel G, on Flickr

Tabac 6 by Nigel G, on Flickr

[spinno]

Tobacconist or the smelly stuff from the 80's?

[dreampolice]

Never been in one but they are shops that sell tobacco products but I think other things too

[peterob]

Oct 1, 2024 16:53:20 GMT dreampolice said:

I find it hard to resist a Tabac sign.

From my recent trip in France

Tabac 3 by Nigel G, on Flickr

And the reflection of the above one in a window

Tabac 4 by Nigel G, on Flickr

Tabac 5 by Nigel G, on Flickr

Tabac 1 by Nigel G, on Flickr

Tabac 2 by Nigel G, on Flickr

Tabac 6 by Nigel G, on Flickr

A spot of history!  I get the impression that illuminated signs stay up and on until they fall off. In Brussels, I left in 2013, the camera shops often had impressively outdated neon signs, even long after they had stopped selling anything photographic! 

[steveandthedogs]

I like T4.

For some reason, it makes me think of Saul Leiter.

S

[peterba]

Oct 1, 2024 21:59:08 GMT steveandthedogs said:

I like T4.

For some reason, it makes me think of Saul Leiter.

I can see why, Steve. It has that sort of flavour.

[zou]

I rather like tabac 1, but it's a good set, as always.

[dreampolice]

Oct 3, 2024 17:55:37 GMT zou said:

I rather like tabac 1, but it's a good set, as always.

Thanks Zou.

[Kath]

It is my ambition to retire to France and run a Tabac. They are very often places where locals gather for a glass of red or two, they sell tobacco, newspapers, stamps, blackmarket meat products, coffee and croissants and are usually licensed to sell alcohol too. A sort of cross between a post office, bar, newsagents, gossip shop and cafe. Love these. Very redolent of all that I love about France...

[kate]

Oct 4, 2024 9:56:38 GMT Kath said:

It is my ambition to retire to France and run a Tabac. They are very often places where locals gather for a glass of red or two, they sell tobacco, newspapers, stamps, blackmarket meat products, coffee and croissants and are usually licensed to sell alcohol too. A sort of cross between a post office, bar, newsagents, gossip shop and cafe. Love these. Very redolent of all that I love about France...

I think it's their anarchic view of authority and life which attracts me the most.  That, and the food, the wine, the tabacs... yes, I'd fit in. I tried to persuade my half sister and her French husband to move across there, but strangely although I guess my sister would, her husband likes London too much. They are off for a visit to family in a few days, lucky things.

[Kath]

Oct 4, 2024 10:25:27 GMT kate said:

Oct 4, 2024 9:56:38 GMT Kath said:

It is my ambition to retire to France and run a Tabac. They are very often places where locals gather for a glass of red or two, they sell tobacco, newspapers, stamps, blackmarket meat products, coffee and croissants and are usually licensed to sell alcohol too. A sort of cross between a post office, bar, newsagents, gossip shop and cafe. Love these. Very redolent of all that I love about France...

I think it's their anarchic view of authority and life which attracts me the most.  That, and the food, the wine, the tabacs... yes, I'd fit in. I tried to persuade my half sister and her French husband to move across there, but strangely although I guess my sister would, her husband likes London too much. They are off for a visit to family in a few days, lucky things.

Our new Assistant Centre Manager is married to a French bloke.  We have been exchanging stories of adventures in Paris.  You'll know if I ever win the lottery because that's where all my posts will be from!

[spinno]

Oct 4, 2024 12:48:52 GMT Kath said:

Oct 4, 2024 10:25:27 GMT kate said:

I think it's their anarchic view of authority and life which attracts me the most.  That, and the food, the wine, the tabacs... yes, I'd fit in. I tried to persuade my half sister and her French husband to move across there, but strangely although I guess my sister would, her husband likes London too much. They are off for a visit to family in a few days, lucky things.

Our new Assistant Centre Manager is married to a French bloke.  We have been exchanging stories of adventures in Paris.  You'll know if I ever win the lottery because that's where all my posts will be from!

Apart from being an hour ahead, how would we know?

[Kath]

Oct 4, 2024 18:49:53 GMT spinno said:

Oct 4, 2024 12:48:52 GMT Kath said:

Our new Assistant Centre Manager is married to a French bloke.  We have been exchanging stories of adventures in Paris.  You'll know if I ever win the lottery because that's where all my posts will be from!

Apart from being an hour ahead, how would we know?

Ha!  Yes.  I really meant photos rather than posts.  I think you could tell the difference somehow!

[spinno]

Oct 5, 2024 7:54:57 GMT Kath said:

Oct 4, 2024 18:49:53 GMT spinno said:

Apart from being an hour ahead, how would we know?

Ha!  Yes.  I really meant photos rather than posts.  I think you could tell the difference somehow!

The shrug of the shoulders as you post...

[zou]

Oct 5, 2024 8:28:21 GMT spinno said:

Oct 5, 2024 7:54:57 GMT Kath said:

Ha!  Yes.  I really meant photos rather than posts.  I think you could tell the difference somehow!

The shrug of the shoulders as you post...

The moaning about why is the steak raw might be a clue.