Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik, Croatia

The city walls of Dubrovnik were built between the 12th and the 17th century. They form a double line of walls. Some windows were built in the inner wall. Convenient to hang the laundry. April 2014. Les murailles de Dubrovnik ont été construites entre le XIIème  et le XVIIème siècle. Ils forment une double line…

Cologne

Cologne, Germany

Streets artists copy classic paintings using chalk on the Cathedral square in Cologne. Passers-by seem to be interested. April 2012. Des artistes copient des peintures classiques à la craie sur la place de la Cathédrale à Cologne. Les passants ont l’air intéressés. Avril 2012.

Edinburgh, Scotland

Heavy rainfalls had just stopped. The cobblestones were wet. The lady in black got out of her cab at the square in front of the Edinburgh castle. November 2014. Les grosses averses venaient juste de s’arrêter. Les pavés étaient humides. La dame en noir est sortie de son taxi sur la place devant le château…

London

London, United Kingdom

 Even though this branch of Hinduism is often regarded as a sect, it is quite common to meet Hare Krishna adepts in London. George Harrison of the Beatles contributed to its development in the United Kingdom. April 2007. Même si cette branche de l’hindouisme est souvent considérée comme une secte, il est assez courant de rencontrer…

Vatican

Vatican City

 The Papal Swiss Guard has a bodyguard role. Recruits to the guards must be Catholic,  single males with Swiss citizenship. They are also requested to obtain certificates of good conduct. May 2005. La garde suisse papale a un rôle de garde du corps. Les recrues doivent être des hommes célibataires catholiques de nationalité suisse. On leur demande…

Barbizon

Barbizon, France

Barbican is a town near the Fontainebleau forest. It is known for the pre-impressionist painters like Jean-François Millet, who lived there in the 19th century. Today, Parisians enjoy spending summer Sundays there and having lunch in one of the many inns. July 2013. Barbizon est une petite ville près de la forêt de Fontainebleau. Elle est connue…