another 'time' by quietpurplehaze

another 'time'

The way the French honour important dates and people, by naming streets, roads and squares, after them, intrigues me. But how strange I think it would sound in English:
"Where do you live?"
"Oh, I live in the square of the eighth of May, nineteen forty five."
This is in Le Croisic.
Good shot! They do the same thing in Ecuador and Peru. It's a bit disconcerting at first! ;)
July 6th, 2013  
Yes, this would sound odd in English. Interesting shot.
July 6th, 2013  
@juliedduncan

that's interesting, thank you.
July 6th, 2013  
hehe that is cool! thanks for the info!
July 6th, 2013  
Very interesting! The image in interesting too, seeing the tide so low and the boats in the sand. You can almost smell it.
July 6th, 2013  
Love it! The French! Since I am 1/4 ... I love them too. :) :)
July 6th, 2013  
Your comment is very interesting and true. I lived some years in Quito, Ecuador, and I used to joke that there you need a calendar instead of a map; most of the streets are dates.
July 6th, 2013  
Great observation - and I think I am right in saying that there is an official limited list of street names etc which has to be consulted, you cant just call a street anything you please.
July 6th, 2013  
@tishpics

Ah, that's interesting, didn't know that. I believe that you can't call/baptise your child just anything either?! Or your dog - or is that one step too far!!!
July 6th, 2013  
Sam
Yes alittle strange but not to bad ...i can think of some odd ones around here ? ..one named Magroy street ? ...it's named after two councillors who married ? ...one called Mag one called Roy !!! LOL ....talk about vain !! ...lol
July 6th, 2013  
I suppose it's the differences that make us interesting as the human race?? It would be boring if we all had the same customs don't you think:) ?
July 6th, 2013  
@craftymeg

Yep, agree entirely!!
July 6th, 2013  
@samr

I find that rather amusing!
July 6th, 2013  
I know a square in the Hague with the name : Plein (square) 1813 .
Something to do with WW 2 ?
July 6th, 2013  
LOL Hazel. Very cool capture and interesting how they name the streets.
July 7th, 2013  
@pyrrhula

Just kidding of course? or not?!!
July 7th, 2013  
That's the French way, I've had the same thoughts myself!
July 7th, 2013  
@quietpurplehaze Try Google maps and you will see.
July 7th, 2013  
Great shot of the French culture,
July 7th, 2013  
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