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Although The One Hundred Foot Journey is a film with a contemporary timeline, not all of St. Antonine's businesses give the quaint appearance that the film is looking for.
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In front of modern plate glass windows, artificial storefronts are being constructed & installed.
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Built of plywood & in some cases heavy duty styrofoam these false facades give a completely new appearance. You would never know that this is the same boring insurance agency.
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Once installed, the painting crew take over to complete the transformation. With the use of faux painting techniques & trompe l'œil these basic structures become believable aged stones etc.
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Et voila! The ugly office is now Le Poste, while next door the café bar is in the process of becoming une Chocolaterie.
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Being a painter myself, I am especially fascinated by these painting tricks & how authentic they look even at close rang.
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There is activity all around the square. It is so much fun & exciting to watch.
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My husband, who is a builder by trade, is most intrigued by the trucks fitted out as high tech craftsman ateliers.
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He is especially enamored by the high quality tools ( all the high end Festool brand ) & the efficient little tool carts that roll the tools from job to job.
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Everywhere you look the town of St. Antonin is getting a facelift & it is most enjoyable to watch it happen.
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Even the white plastic pipes are being given a faux finish so that they will blend in with the old stone walls.
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By the way it seems all the painting crew are women & I can't help wishing that I could be a "paint chick" too.
Happy weekend everyone!
Oh, it's very interesting to see that! When I was young I wanted to be a decorator for film and do what you show in your photos! Enjoy :)
ReplyDeleteThis book is on my shelf to read. Now I really want to read it. How exciting to watch the town made old again.
ReplyDeletewow how exciting for you to be there and watch this transformation- it really is a kind of magic no?
ReplyDelete:) all the best!