Abandoned stories

At the lake stood a flower and seems both completely abandoned
and out of step with the time of year for flowers in bloom.
A mountain bike ride in that side of Alsace, which is a little abandoned.

As usual inspired by “Restlessjo” and her “Monday walk” themes.

Nothing more french than an abandoned Citroen 2CV.
Don’t know how big the share of this make and model of all abandoned cars.
When an abandoned car is seen it is often such one in France.

A small part of the french line of defense from WW One.

Something that isn’t longer what it was before it collapsed long ago.

Factory equipment that tells a story, but not what it was used for.

Certainly a wonderful hotel in the past, but the roof is still not leaking.

Alsace is very rich in castles and castle ruins too.