The above sight on Place Charost is no more. This photo was actually taken a while back and was waiting to be published and hey presto, Theme Day came along! I don't know whether it qualifies for the 'beauty' of decay and perhaps it is a very conventional interpretation of the theme but I like it. Below is what the place looked like about two weeks ago, I haven't yet had a chance to return to see what it has become!
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Ce lieu de la place Charost n'est plus. Cette photo a été prise il y a déjà un moment et attendait sagement d'être publiée, voilà que le thème de la communauté des City Daily Photo me permet de la mettre en valeur ! La photo de gauche montre le même lieu il y a une quinzaine de jours. Je n'ai pas eu l'occasion d'y retourner pour voir ce qu'il est devenu ! Pour voir plein d'autres interprétations du thème, c'est
par ici ! Bon mois de juin !
Wow, what a difference! It definitely has a beauty and charm that is no longer - it's fascinating how places change all the time, right under our eyes... (Also, your cheese comment had me craving cheese all day! I can't wait to get my hands on some roquefort, mmmm:)
ReplyDeletePS Popping in quick to say I'm now dying to try those cheese options you suggest (likely the cholesterol-y one please!:)
ReplyDeleteGoodness I'd say that definitely qualifies Ciel, I can imagine how lovely it would have been in days gone by but they have restored it perfectly oui! Fantastic image for today.
ReplyDeleteNice theme day shot. I don't think I have anything.
ReplyDeleteIt's a universal condition, isn't it? Sometimes it is easy to find charm among the ruins. Sometimes it is impossible.
ReplyDeleteI think I prefer the decaying version.
ReplyDeletewow, such an incredible change...they don't even look like the same place...while the new version looks nice, it lacks the character of the decayed version.
ReplyDeleteI'll put mine up soon. Maybe I'll wait 'til actually June 1st here. Yours sure qualifies. MB
ReplyDeleteI think this place is charming!The benches give a special touch there!
ReplyDeleteHappy Weekend,
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Léia
It's a fine line between renovating and destroying the character ... but I like your first shot best!!
ReplyDeleteOh no. What did they do with the little arch thingies above the windows?? The best part, gone.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the before and after.
The difference is stark. Amazing.
ReplyDeletea big transformation
ReplyDeleteWow, pas sur que je prefere la nouvelle version. Trop propre, pas assez Quai des Brumes.
ReplyDeleteThe ground level looks fine. Second floor needs some attention though.
ReplyDeleteThe only thing I like in the fixed version is the abundance of benches!
ReplyDeleteEven in decay, this building is telling a story about the past. I love that the building was saved, but it lacks the "beauty" of the old. Too bad they didn't replace the awning or the wood details. Even so, the new version will have its own story to tell over time.
ReplyDeleteThe new place is quite appealing but alas, the charm is gone.
ReplyDelete@ VP: help yourself!
ReplyDeleteIl y a un grand fosse entre le charme et la rentabilite!
ReplyDeleteI think I like the decayed version better. Once something is "fixed" you lose the ability to imagine its endless possibilities.
ReplyDeleteIt's looking a LOT better now!
ReplyDeleteIn its own way it does have a little charm, and I mean a little.
ReplyDeleteFrom what had become a mess to something quite elegant. A very nice restoration effort and very good to see the building wasn't bulldozed as would have been done here! :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a difference, very well restored indeed1
ReplyDeleteI like them both! It looks like it ha been meticulously renovated!
ReplyDeleteA great save of the old building!
ReplyDeleteI hope that the new building will be as charming as the old one, after a while :-)
ReplyDeleteI love seeing the before and after - especially nice what you have shown us here...all seems to be a massive improvement to the building and outside too. Wonderful images.
ReplyDeleteI think the old one has no pretensions and is what it is. The new one looks very "hip", "elegant", "new"...but also a little antiseptic. Maybe people said the same thing about the old one when it was first built.
ReplyDeleteYou’ve made a great Theme Day post.
ReplyDeleteWell the tumble down awning is sad but otherwise I like the old place best!
ReplyDeleteV
Actually, I am glad to see that the poor store has been given a new life.
ReplyDeleteOh dear ... oh dearie me ... what a sad sad renovation. I guess it will be good for business. I guess they will sell lots of jeans, or coffees, or high-heeled shoes. But it is soul-less ...
ReplyDeleteBut then again, they did not demolish it.
Thanks for your contribution to Theme Day, Ciel. I am glad you are looking forward to 'Facade'.
I had this open from earlier this afternoon. Going to the privacy posts right now ...