When I was in Arles, France this spring I wanted to take a look around. Following a sign seemed like a good way to begin.
The buildings were colorful and there were interesting places to shop.
Then I discovered a carousel and decided to take some pictures as souvenirs. Although it wasn’t open at the time I thought that the cars (including the animals) were charming.
pretty car
carriage
teacup
airplane
careful!
Here is the entire carousel and a detail of one of the panels that features the amphitheater.
These pictures are now my souvenir postcards from Arles.
Meg Travels 
Beautiful and colourful images, looks like a wonderful place to visit and these photos are great souvenirs.
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Thank you Sam! I’m really glad to have these pictures as souvenirs… :)
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Arles is a town of lovely pastels! The carousel was enchanting………..I just loved the pumpkin carriage.
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Arles was simply delightful and I particularly liked that pumpkin carriage too!
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What a wonderful carousel, I love how all the seats are different. It would be hard to choose which one to ride in.
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It was so exciting to see the carousel! I don’t know which one I would choose either… :)
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I recalled Alres was a very colorful town, and charming too.
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I really admired the lovely colors there too!
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Looks like a charming place to visit. Must have been thrilling to discover the carousel. I have always had a special place in my heart for them. This one is a little different from the usual. Thanks again for a peek into another special place in the world.
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I agree – carousels are very special!
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I think I’m overdue for a trip to France!!
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I like your thinking – any time is a good time to go to France!
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I love the carousel! It’s not the garish, screaming colors one usually sees. I would think children would automatically be very drawn to ride, as to me, it looks like the top of a pretty birthday cake! :-)
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That is a wonderful description of the carousel Debra! I think that’s why I liked it so much… :)
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Beautiful! Those are the best souvenirs of all. I love discovering non-touristy places, those are always the most interesting and fun.
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Thanks and it really is a lot of fun to find something new and authentic!
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Such fun and LOVE your header !
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Thank you very much – it was an amazing day!
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Perfect souvenirs!
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It’s so nice to look at them and remember… :)
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Arles looks beautiful, Meg. Makes me realise I’ve missed out bigtime by not visiting France. :(
But, on the other hand, I’ve spent lots of time admiring carousels – both on and off them. I was never a very brave child but If I could ride in Cinderella’s coach I was enchanted. Thanks for sharing :)
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It really is beautiful and so was that carousel! It sounds like you have good memories of riding on carousels too… :)
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Great postcard of Arles – I love the colourful carousel Meg :)
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Thank you Suzanne! I think it was the prettiest carousel that I’ve ever seen… :)
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Thank You presenting Arles. My daughter spent there two weeks there as exchange student long time ago.
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You’re welcome! It is really beautiful and your daughter must have enjoyed being there. :)
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I like the Way you Think – pictures as souvenirs :) I do the same – why drag lots of stuff home except from pictures? Most souvenirs are appropriate fort the places where you find Them, but somehow They never look as great on your own shelf. Keep up the good travelling!
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Thank you! I like to think of these pictures as souvenirs because they have such special memories… :)
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I love the blue shutters in one of the image. Photographs are great souvenirs to have of your travels.
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Arles was quite charming and I’m so happy to have some souvenir postcards!
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Loving the photos on the Carousel:)
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Thank you so much Renee!
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The design of the signs is so charming!
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That’s just what I thought too!
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What a lovely carousel. I don’t think I’ve ever seen one with a pumpkin-carriage! Cute little shops, and I always love those window boxes with flowers spilling over.
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I really liked that pumpkin too! Arles was such a wonderful place to visit… :)
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