Established in 1670, Café Hoppe is a traditional « brown café » in Amsterdam. The name « brown cafés » comes from their dark wooden interiors and the nicotine-stained walls and ceilings. There is always a fresh layer of sand on the floor and a few interesting characters to watch. November 2007. Fondé en 1670, le Café Hoppe est…
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…
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…
Anopolis is a small village at the end of a road in South-West Crete. The priest had just celebrated the evening mass. I thought he looked like Rasputin. August 2013. Anopolis est un petit village à la fin d’une route au sud ouest de la Crète. Le prêtre venait de célébrer l’office du soir. J’ai…
At the end of July, there is a big procession in the city of Enna, in the center of Sicily. Men walking barefoot carry the statue of the patron saints while girls in white watch at the street side. August 2008. Fin juillet, il y a une grande procession dans la ville d’Enna au centre…
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