On the steps of the Opéra Bastille in Paris, high school students gather to demand more funding for education and better learning conditions. Some conceal their faces behind masks, either to avoid being identified or to protect themselves from possible tear gas exposure. October 2026. Sur les marches de l’Opéra Bastille, à Paris, des lycéens…
Every October, the Montmartre Grape Harvest Festival celebrates the hill’s winemaking heritage with a grand parade through the neighborhood’s streets. Wine brotherhoods, marching bands, local associations and groups in historical costumes come together for this colorful celebration. Among them, soldiers dressed in uniforms from Napoleon’s First Empire, accompanied by their drummers, bring a chapter of…
On the Cours Saleya in Nice, a waiter serves coffee on a sun-drenched terrace surrounded by potted olive trees. May 2026. Sur le cours Saleya à Nice, un serveur sert des cafés sur une terrasse baignée de soleil, entourée d’oliviers en pots. Mai 2026.
At Café Gambrinus, a uniformed waitress hands the bill to a customer at the counter. The refined décor, adorned with mirrors, gilding and paintings, evokes the past of the establishment. August 2018. Au Café Gambrinus, une serveuse en uniforme remet l’addition à une cliente au comptoir. Le décor raffiné, orné de miroirs, de dorures et…
Just after the rain shower, the sun shines once again on the streets of La Rochelle’s old town. Local residents return to their daily activities. July 2026. Juste après l’averse, le soleil brille à nouveau dans les rues de la vieille ville de La Rochelle. Les habitants retournent vaquer à leurs activités. Juillet 2026.
At Draguignan’s Sunday morning market, crates overflow with cherries and strawberries beneath the shade of the plane trees. Behind the stall, lively café terraces welcome regulars and passers-by. May 2026. Au marché du dimanche matin de Draguignan, les cagettes débordent de cerises et de fraises sous l’ombre des platanes. Derrière l’étal, les terrasses animées accueillent…
