Sofia, Bulgaria

On that day, there was an intense military activity in Sofia. The city center was closed to traffic due to the visit of Vladimir Putin who was there to sign a Gazprom contract. April 2009. Ce jour-là, il y avait une intense activité militaire à Sofia. Le centre-ville était fermé à la circulation en raison…

Savonlinna, Finland

The Olavinlinna fortress in Savonlinna was founded in the 15th century on the banks of a very beautiful lake. The castle now hosts the annual Savonlinna Opera Festival. Volunteers from the region, in their local costume, are there to greet the guests. I have special memories about this location. July 2006. La forteresse d’Olavinlinna à…

Poznań, Poland

Much of the Poznań city, particularly the old town, was left in ruins at the end of the German occupation in 1945. It is now rebuilt and the City Hall square has become pleasant to have drinks on a terrace. April 2009. La plus grande partie de la ville de Poznań, en particulier la vieille…

Düsseldorf, Germany

Resolutely alternative, this café attracts the young artists of this culturally active neighbourhood. April 2012. Résolument alternatif, ce café attire les jeunes artistes de ce quartier au centre de la vie culturelle locale. Avril 2012.

Cabourg, France

Cabourg is famous for being Marcel Proust’s favorite vacation place at the beginning of the 20th century. The town inspired Balbec, the seaside resort in Proust’s ‘In Search of Lost Time’. The Grand Hotel where these people work is often quoted in the series of novels. April 2009. Cabourg est célèbre pour avoir été la…

Turin, Italy

The market on Piazza della Repubblica is said to be the largest market in Europe. You find there all Italian food specialties. September 2012. On dit que le marché de la Place de la République est le plus grand marché d’Europe. On y trouve toutes les spécialités culinaires italiennes. Septembre 2012