A bell on the roof

This is a traditional farmhouse with eating bell on the roof. In the 19th century, bells were used to call employees who were working in the fields. * Squares

Roof finials

A little bit of pottery style added to a roof finial could announce a building owner’s business, call on stories from the bible for deliverance, make a political point, or simply look quite pretty. These roofs are topped with fanciful pottery twiddles. Montfort sur Risle, Normandy. * April squares

Overlooking the vineyard

Andlau, Alsace. * April squares