We have cut it a bit fine but the shutters are finally painted in the Bordeaux Red and hung up so we can leave the house secure while we are in England.
Mr Bertrand is keeping his eye on the house and our neighbour is feeding the cat.
The front door is finished but I didn't think is was worth trying to fit the frame just in case something went wrong so this will be the first job on the list when we get back.
It has not been the case for us but one aspect of exterior paint to bear in mind is the local Mairie may well stipulate what colour you have to use.
Have a look around you. If for instance you notice that all other doors and windows and shutters are painted sea green without exceptions then this may indicate that you have to conform too.
The Bastide towns or houses under the jurisdiction of the Batiment de France will almost certainly have a say in what you do to the exterior (or interior) of your property.
It pays to check.
