This fellow sits atop the roof of a hotel in "downtown" Amboise. Hopefully he's not scaring off potential clients.
I read online that the site dates back to the 12th century as a priory. The exterior walls have just been cleaned up and it really looks fabulous in the bright sunshine. Here is a little wider view of his perch:
A true protector, the house owners are safe!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photograph too!
Thanks Karl.
DeleteHe looks friendly enough! :-) Love the chimney!
ReplyDeleteYeah, it's impressive isn't it ?
DeleteHandsome dude! Good to see the building has been cleaned up.
ReplyDeleteYou talking about me ?! Alas, I don't really clean up so well.
DeleteHe looks in fine form!
ReplyDeleteI think he's been pumping tuffeau !
DeleteIt made me think of how cats love to sit on the roof and look out over their territory , only a little fiercer looking :)
ReplyDeleteBut this cat can fly ! Now that's a scary thought.
DeleteOh I love this. He seems to be a fine 'observateur' of what happens around. Still blue skies over Amboise.
ReplyDeleteTess
Yeah, I love to climb up on high places and look down. Not that I can control what I see but even so I like getting the "big picture". We have been really lucky with the blue skies this year. As you will see.
DeleteI wouldn't mind having one of them on my roof!
ReplyDeleteWe all need our guardian "angels" !
DeleteThis guy is ready to lunge at any drunken and disorderliness!
ReplyDeleteHmmm. I'll remember that.
DeleteNice close up! I love these kinds of carvings. I think they add personality (griffon-ality?) to buildings.
ReplyDeleteGriffon-itely.
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