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J’adore Henri, le chat noir ~

January 17, 2014 by Patricia Sands

If it’s Friday, it must be France …

Wandering with my camera, I can’t resist the village cats:

And then there is Henri! Have you met Henri, Le Chat Noir? An existential, angst-filled feline, I first came upon him in this blog post back in April 2012.  If you haven’t met him, you can see his first two videos at that link. She may not remember but I have the fabulous Tameri Etherton to thank for the initial introduction.

J’adore Henri! I hope you do too. Say bonjour to him on his Facebook page, if you like.

I hope it’s warming up wherever you are! Bon weekend tout le monde!

Filed Under: Blog, France, If it is France..., Photo blogs Tagged With: cats, France, photos of cats

About Patricia Sands

Family, writing and travel are my passions ... okay, and chocolate ... and I'm seldom without a camera. I write women's fiction and keep in touch with readers by a monthly newsletter that also has giveaways and contests. Come and join us by signing up on the right. See you there!

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  1. lameadventures says

    January 17, 2014 at 7:07 pm

    I love Henri, too! And your photos of cats are great — not a Pepe le Peu in the lot!

    • patriciasands says

      January 19, 2014 at 4:30 pm

      I figured you and Henri might be acquainted! I’ll keep searching for Pepe …

  2. sheridegrom - From the literary and legislative trenches. says

    January 17, 2014 at 7:50 pm

    Patricia – Viewing your wonderful pictures of France gave a serious tug to my ‘walking boots’ self. I go through periods when I truly miss living in Europe. I always seemed to have more free time living abroad. More time to ramble about, more time to sit and enjoy a great cup of coffee and perhaps a pastry, ask a gardener about their always beautiful display of blooming flowers. I think perhaps it’s the silence I miss most of all. Somehow, I always managed to find that ‘me’ time during the years I was abroad. There’s something about stepping back on American soil that suggests I should move back into high gear.

    • patriciasands says

      January 19, 2014 at 4:31 pm

      Sheri, I hope you will share some of your vignettes from your years abroad. Bon dimanche!

  3. Angeline M says

    January 17, 2014 at 8:07 pm

    I’m not really a cat person, but I think I’m in love. I can’t believe I just Liked Henri’s page on facebook!!!
    Beautiful photos, Patricia; I especially love the one with the green door.

  4. Darlene says

    January 17, 2014 at 10:11 pm

    I love your pictures of the village cats. I am partial to the black ones as I have black cat named Monkey, although the cat in the sunflowers is adorable too. I have met Henri before and enjoy him so much. Thanks for sharing these clips. “I have no regrets” LOL

  5. Clanmother says

    January 17, 2014 at 10:40 pm

    Always a joy to visit your blog! 🙂

    • patriciasands says

      January 19, 2014 at 4:31 pm

      Merci! And I yours …

  6. fransiweinstein says

    January 17, 2014 at 10:59 pm

    Now isn’t he fabulous!!!

  7. margaret21 says

    January 18, 2014 at 2:20 am

    Love your cat photos, love Henri. Thanks for reminding me about him. He’d regard it as par for the course that I’ve been neglecting him lately.

    • patriciasands says

      January 19, 2014 at 4:32 pm

      Haha! Yes and it is no doubt appreciated when we feed his neuroses. I am betting there are some interesting chats du village in your neighbourhood.

  8. angel011 says

    January 18, 2014 at 3:15 am

    Beautiful photos, and beautiful cats! I love Henri, too (even got the “Morons” T-Shirt).

    • patriciasands says

      January 19, 2014 at 4:33 pm

      Brilliant!

  9. Crowing Crone Joss says

    January 18, 2014 at 4:49 am

    We are kindred spirits. Every Abbaye, every chateau I visit I spot and photograph the resident cat!

    • patriciasands says

      January 19, 2014 at 4:34 pm

      I enjoyed your earlier posts with your country felines. The stroll you invited us on today was just lovely!

  10. thephotoseye says

    January 19, 2014 at 4:37 am

    These are lovely!

  11. patriciasands says

    January 19, 2014 at 4:34 pm

    Henri was not pleased to share the spotlight.

  12. Brenda Moguez (@BrendaMoguez) says

    January 20, 2014 at 11:57 am

    I have a fat cat, He is probably my biggest fan. Loved the pictures. I do envy their stress free life. My cat is annoyed with me at the moment because I will not let him sit on my keyboard.

  13. Theadora Brack says

    January 27, 2014 at 2:34 pm

    How did I miss your marvelous Cat Fancy post?! Patricia, your photographs are beautiful. I keep watching the slide show again and again. I now feel very relaxed! There’s not a dud in the batch. I especially love Le Chat Noir and pottery shot. I love the shape of the kitty against stones. Lovely!! T. (Enjoy the week!)

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