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…
You do not often see things in Italy that remind you England. Municipal police officers in Italy are still referred to as « vigili » (meaning watchful) but the official name is « agente di polizia locale », meaning ‘local police officer’. In Rome, while regulating traffic, they wear white custodian helmets similar to the black helmets worn by…
Beautiful light on this small harbor in south west Crete while an old man leaves with his boat. August 2013. Belle lumière sur ce petit port au sud-ouest de la Crète alors qu’un vieil homme part sur son bateau. Août 2013.
The island of Lokrum is now a popular destination with visitors to Dubrovnik. There is a beautiful botanical garden and the island is also inhabited by families of peacocks brought over by Archduke Maximilian from the Canary Islands in the 19th century. April 2014. L’île de Lokrum est maintenant une destination populaire pour les visiteurs…
It is the end of the intermission at the Glyndebourne festival. Young conductor Philippe Jordan (born 1974) is part of the audience. He walks back to his seat with a friend of his. August 2000. C’est la fin de l’entracte au festival de Glyndebourne. Le jeune chef d’orchestre Philippe Jordan (né en 1974) fait partie…
Coulon is a village in the heart of the Marais Poitevin is a large area of marshland. The marsh is crossed by picturesque canals now used for tourist rowboating and nicknamed the Green Venice. August 1999. Coulon est un village au coeur du Marais Poitevin. Le marais est traversé par des canaux pittoresques sur lesquels…
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