Saint-Gilles, Reunion

The Hermitage beach in Saint-Gilles is the most beautiful beach on Reunion island. The beach is is protected by a corral reef and tourists enjoy its lagoon. November 2013. La plage de l’Ermitage à Saint-Gilles est la plus belle plage de l’île de la Réunion. La plage est protégée par une barrière de corail et…

Moscou

Moscow, Russia

Sandunovskie Baths are one of the oldest and most prestigious bathhouses in Moscow. Due to a rather high entry price, only rich Moscow people can afford to enjoy them. April 2011. Les Bains Sandounovskie sont un des banyas les plus anciens et les plus prestigieux de Moscou. En raison d’un prix d’entrée un peu élevé, seuls les riches Moscovites…

Liège

Liège, Belgium

« Vive la France! ». French President François Hollande (born 1954) gets a warm welcome from Belgian crowds while he goes on a walkabout in Liege for the ceremonies that commemorate the beginning of World War I. August 2014. « Vive la France ! ». Le Président de la République Française, François Hollande (né en 1954) reçoit un accueil…

London, United Kingdom

Sir Robert Peel (1778-1850) invented the modern police in England. In London, the policemen are so identified with the politician who created them that they were referred to as “Bobbies”, after the popular nickname for Robert. November 2014. Sir Robert Peel (1778-1850) a inventé la police moderne en Angleterre. A Londres, les policiers sont tellement associés à…

Velez-Malaga

Velez-Malaga, Spain

There was a small procession in this neighborhood of Velez-Malaga. Two kids were carrying a small replica of an Andalusian Virgin with a few candles. I do not know more about the reason why this was taking place. August 2015. Il y avait une petite procession dans ce quartier de Velez-Malaga. Deux gamins portaient une…

Berlin

Berlin, Germany

A group of girls waits at the traffic lights near Hackescher Markt. The area that used to be rather neglected has now become a fashionable place for young people. September 2015. Un groupe de filles attend au feu près de Hackescher Markt. La zone qui était plutôt négligée est maintenant devenue un lieu à la mode…