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The French term ‘œil de boeuf’ literally means ‘bulls eye’, but in architecture refers to the round or oval window most often found peeking out of a slate grey roof.
My favourite œil de boeuf are zinc, sometimes simple and sometimes gloriously ornate, with motifs such as this oak wreath.
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There are country versions of the window too, more modest, less imposing but just as French and equally charming.
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I love this shot with the curtains behind, makes you wonder what sweet room is hidden here.
In Paris if you walk around with your nose in the air as much as I do, you’ll spot œil de boeuf carved into the stone facades.
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or in symmetrical rows
Tomorrow I’ll show you some great ways to use œil de boeuf indoors, and tell you where you can buy the real thing!
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28 comments
OOOOOOOOOhhhhhhhhhhhhh -One of my favorites! I'll take two, please! Beautiful post. Thanks so much – Have a terrific Tuesday!
Oh these are all fabulous. Love them. Hugs, Marty
They are beautiful.
Can't wait for your next post!!
Have a nice day Petra,
An inspiring post — I would love to have the one with the two cherubs at my house!
I felt in love with oeil de boeuf windows during mon voyage en Normandie!
They're so so charming!
Fra
One of those little details that makes France so beautiful. Thanks for taking us on this lovely architectural stroll.
WOW love these…we do not get to see them a lot here in South Africa, and if …there is normally a waiting list and it is just on display really….
one day i hope to have one…..
you got me into Pinterest….!!!
Colx
Ah, l'oeil de boeuf– Congratulations on your spelling, by the way 😉 This is so challenging to pronounce for English speakers that I use the expression in my "pronunciation sessions" with my French students. Most hate it with a passion 😉 The shape is nice, though, and your photos do it justice. Veronique (French Girl in Seattle)
These are great, now I know what they are called!
Eileen
We must be fascinated by the same things – Along with my zillions of shutter and door photos, I also have an equal number of unique window photos from my travels in France! I always dream that I would have a bedroom – or a harp – behind one of those beautiful round windows…
Fabulousness! The French sure do know how to make doors and windows~Cheers Kim
Such wonderful photos!
These are fantastic. I love them and would love one of them for my home big time.
First I just have to say, thank you so much for starting a blog! I love everything french but especially French Country; think it has something to do with my great-grandfather being french. I so love these pictures but my favorite is the cottage with the wisteria growing on the wall . . . awesome. Thanks so much for taking the time to share your world and my dream.
By the way, I'm a new follower and hope you find the time to return the favor! I just started a party: Frugal Treasures Tuesday!
Barbe
I've always loved this type of window but never knew there were so many styles – thank you for sharing these bird's eye views of bulls' eyes! I can see one transformed into a beautiful mirror for my home. Thanks for sharing, Cynthia
I have a small collection of photos from France of l'oeil de boeuf windows. I love them. I'm looking forward to seeing what you're going to tell us tomorrow. A teaser post, that's what this is!
Lovely. I need at least one somewhere on our house. Thank you.
I loved this post. Pure eye candy and so informational. I've always thought these windows were great!
Love this style with the mirror – can't wait to se what you have for indoors.
omg…I want one of those…any will do! ha.
Fabulous collection of images, Sharon. I've always been intrigued with these windows. Love the shape. ~ sarah
Bonne idée pour ce billet, je suis votre blog avec intérêt.
Have a nice day.
I saw the mirror with this shape when I was shopping, and I thought: wow! I want this! But, after a while: well, it' s very big, too hard and I' m quit.
Until now I regret that I haven't bought it!
marta from ohmyhome.pl
STUN …NING! I dream of one…what a beautiful piece of our French heritage. Can someone post one to me in Australia….lol
In love with this entire post and am bookmarking it;..now I am off to visit their blog. Totally droolworthy, Sharon!
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