Weekend in B&W : a grid with grapes

I took this photo of a grid with grapes in a castle located in the center of France, in the department of Loire.

This is my participation for the Weekend in Black and White.

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Week in B&W : soon, the end of the year

I take this picture at the entry of a castle in Normandy.

What's the use of this bell ?

Announcing end of the year,

or the beginning of the following one ?

This is for the Weekend in Black and White

(click there to see the gallery).