The Avignon festival, founded in 1947, is one of the world’s greatest theater festival. Alongside the official festival, there are many « off » shows and street performances like this one. July 1999. Le festival d’Avignon, fondé en 1947, est un des plus grands festivals de théâtre au monde. A côté du festival officiel, il y a…
Like many other big cities, Mexico City shows a mix of poverty and modernity. Some neighborhoods are very expensive while the historical center still has the colors of tradition. These ladies try to sell their own production in the street in an area close to the Zocalo, the main square. August 2007. Comme beaucoup de grandes villes,…
Sunny evening in Bergen. Local people are not used to it as the city has been called ‘the rainiest city in Europe’ with an average rainfall in a year of 250 days! July 1999. Soirée ensoleillée à Bergen. Les habitants n’y sont guère habitués car la ville est réputée être la « plus pluvieuse d’Europe » avec…
Old ladies sell lace and tablecloths in the streets of Bucharest; this is their only way to survive. They are likely to have no pension. August 2002. Des vieilles dames vendent de la dentelle et des nappes dans les rues de Bucarest ; c’est leur seul moyen de survie. Elles n’ont sans doute aucune retraite.…
A couple is having dinner at the Melenos restaurant in Lindos. Lindos is one of the most beautiful locations in the island of Rhodes. The restaurant has a wonderful terrace that overlooks the Lindos bay. August 2014. Un couple dîne au restaurant Melenos à Lindos. Lindos est un des plus beaux endroits de l’île de…
Economists will say that the recent economic growth experienced in Amman is unmatched by any other Arab city except those located in the Gulf. It is not that obvious when you meet the city’s inhabitants. February 2012 Les économistes expliquent que la croissance économique de la ville d’Amman est inégalée dans le monde arabe à…
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