Pruned has posted a series of photos (with commentary) about the curious and fascinating “Broken Column House”, built just before the French Revolution by François Nicolas Henri Racine de Monville, an aristocrat with lots of time and money on his hands. Built to appear as a decaying broken column, the house went through a period of neglect in which it truly began to decay. In the 1980’s it once again was restored to its original pseudo-decay state.

Located northwest of Paris in a wooded area, I’ve added this to one of the must sees when I finally visit France.

I also find the photo beautiful and creepy - perfect for this time of year. Wouldn’t you like to Trick-or-Treat here?