Bonn, Germany

Bonn was the de facto capital city of the Federal Republic of Germany between 1949 and 1990. It lost its status after the German reunification. It is today a charming provincial city where you can visit Beethoven’s birthplace. October 2011. Bonn a été la capitale provisoire de la République Fédérale Allemande entre 1949 et 1990.…

Kostroma, Russia

The Ipatiev Monastery was founded around 1330. It is a landmark in Russian history since the Romanov dynasty was born there. In spring, fishermen dig holes in the frozen Kostroma river, hoping for a big catch. April 2011. Le monastère Saint-Hypatius a été fondé vers 1330. C’est un lieu important de l’histoire russe car la…

Marseille, France

Marseille is the second largest city in France after Paris and it has its own very pleasant atmosphere. In summer evenings, people gather on the quays of the Old Port. July 2013. Marseille est la deuxième ville de France après Paris et elle a une ambiance très agréable qui lui est propre. Les soirs d’été,…

Glyndebourne, United Kingdom

The Glyndebourne Opera festival in Sussex is regarded as part of the London summer season. Performances start in the afternoon, enabling Londoners to leave town after lunch, and finish in time for them to catch the last train back in Lewes. A long interval allows opera-goers the opportunity for picnic dinners on the lawns among…

Maastricht, Netherlands

The staff at café Sjinkerij de Bóbbel is having a chat with a customer at the bar counter. Sjinkerij de Bóbbel was elected as the best café in the Netherlands in 2012. February 2014. L’équipe du café Sjinkerij de Bóbbel discute avec un client au comptoir du bar. Sjinkerij de Bóbbel a été élu meilleur…

Zaragoza, Spain

Not many people know that Zaragoza is the 5th largest city of Spain. You find a stunning legacy of monuments in the streets of the city. November 1999. Peu de gens savent que Saragosse est la 5ème ville d’Espagne. Ses rues constituent un héritage monumental impressionnant. Novembre 1999.