Monaco-Ville, Monaco

A guard is posted at the gate of the Prince’s Palace in Monaco. Prince Rainier III made Monaco more glamorous in the second half of the 20th century thanks to his wedding with actress Grace Kelly. February 2008. Un garde est posté devant la porte du Palais Princier de Monaco. Le prince Rainier a rendu…

Helsinki, Finland

The Torni hotel is a tall building that was open in 1931. The small Ateljee Bar at the top is often crowded in summer. It offers a great view over downtown Helsinki. July 2006. L’hôtel Torni est un immeuble haut qui a été ouvert en 1931. Le petit Bar Ateljee au sommet est souvent bondé…

Paris, France

In spring, Parisians cherish the first rays of sun. It is hardly possible to find a spot to sit on the banks of Saint-Louis island. March 2014. Au printemps, les Parisiens profitent des premiers rayons du soleil. Il est quasiment impossible de trouver un coin pour s’assoir sur les berges de l’île Saint-Louis. Mars 2014.

Arkadi, Crete

There is still an active monk community in the Arkadi monastery. The monastery played an important role in the Cretan resistance of Ottoman rule during the revolt in 1866. After three days of battle, the Cretans blew up barrels of gunpowder in the monastery, choosing to sacrifice themselves rather than surrender. August 2013. Il y…

Veyrier-du-Lac, France

Marc Veyrat (born in 1950) is considered by some to be the best chef in the world. He obtained a total of six Michelin Stars (three stars for each of his first two restaurants). Also, he is the first cook to get the perfect grade of 20/20 in the Gault-Millau guide, for his two restaurants.…

Barcelona, Spain

Beginning of the fall. Guitar player and couples dancing in the old city of Barcelona. October 2011. Début d’automne. Joueur de guitare et couples dansant dans la veille ville de Barcelone. Octobre 2011.