The Middle-Age béguinages host communities of pious women, nuns or laywomen, who are self-ruled. The elderly beguines in Bruges are known for their talents as lacemakers. September 1992. Les béguinages médiévaux abritent des communautés de femmes pieuses, à la fois religieuses et laïques, qui vivent en autonomie. Les béguines âgées de Bruges sont connues pour…
Even though the Amer Fort is a big tourist spot near Jaipur, there is still some magic to it. The Fort is featured in many motion pictures and ads. This woman who was selling bottled water to the tourists, had some real elegance. March 2008. Même si le Fort d’Amber est une grosse destination touristique…
Ganvie is a lake village in Benin, lying in Lake Nokoue, near Cotonou. Also known as the « Venice of Africa », it is probably the largest lake village of the continent. At the time I took this picture, the 30,000 inhabitants were mostly making a living of fishing. Tourism is now said to be booming. March…
Donoussa is an island in the Cyclades with only 120 inhabitants. Most of them live in rude dwellings like this lady who has just hung out her laundry. September 1991. Donoussa est une île des Cyclades qui ne compte que 120 habitants. La plupart vivent dans des habitations rudimentaires comme cette dame qui vient d’étendre…
A girl is waiting for a tramway at the main bus station in Szczecin (West Pomeranian region). The city that was completely destroyed at the end of World War II has been opening to the world in recent years. July 2013. Une jeune fille attend un tramway à l’arrêt de bus principal de Szczecin (Poméranie…
The Anse Source d’Argent beach is one of the most beautiful beaches in the world (the third « Emmanuelle » movie was partly shot there). A young local fisherman has just caught a small shark and is proud to pose with it. December 1993. L’Anse Source d’Argent est une des plus belles plages du monde (le troisième…
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