Some wedding ceremonies have a sad flavor. Watching this bride in Naples, you could wonder whether she had been forced to get married. She was moving slowly, her face covered with a veil. March 2002. Certaines noces ont un parfum triste. En regardant cette mariée à Naples, on pouvait se demander si elle avait été…
The cultural space of the Petra Bedouins was registered by the UNESCO on the list of the ‘masterpieces of the oral and intangible heritage of humanity’. Many Bedouins still live on the ancient city of Petra. February 2012. L’espace culturel des Bedouins de Petra a été inscrit par l’UNESCO au « patrimoine culturel immatériel de l’humanité ».…
The Ravoux Inn is the house where Vincent van Gogh spent his final months and where he died. It is now a restaurant where Japanese tourists and Parisians come to enjoy traditional French cooking on Sundays. April 2015. L’Auberge Ravoux est la maison où Vincent Van Gogh a passé ses derniers mois et où il…
Islamorada is known as a village of islands. It is spread over several islands in the archipelago of Florida Keys. I enjoyed having an evening cocktail in front of this beach restaurant. April 2013. Islamorada est connu comme étant un village d’îles. Il s’étend sur plusieurs îles de l’archipel des Keys de Floride. J’ai aimé…
In the former Soviet Union, May 1st was International Workers’ Day and was celebrated with huge parades in cities like Moscow. Though the celebrations are low-key nowadays, some people still gather on that day to protest grievances the workers have. May 2011. Dans l’ancienne Union Soviétique, le 1er Mai était la Fête Internationale des Travailleurs…
The history of Suzdal dates back to at least the year 1024. The town is part of the Golden Ring. Over centuries, the town became a religious center with numerous monasteries and beautiful churches. Walking through the town, one might get the feeling that every third building is a church. April 2011. L’histoire de Souzdal…
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