Poznań, Poland

Much of the Poznań city, particularly the old town, was left in ruins at the end of the German occupation in 1945. It is now rebuilt and the City Hall square has become pleasant to have drinks on a terrace. April 2009. La plus grande partie de la ville de Poznań, en particulier la vieille…

Düsseldorf, Germany

Resolutely alternative, this café attracts the young artists of this culturally active neighbourhood. April 2012. Résolument alternatif, ce café attire les jeunes artistes de ce quartier au centre de la vie culturelle locale. Avril 2012.

Cabourg, France

Cabourg is famous for being Marcel Proust’s favorite vacation place at the beginning of the 20th century. The town inspired Balbec, the seaside resort in Proust’s ‘In Search of Lost Time’. The Grand Hotel where these people work is often quoted in the series of novels. April 2009. Cabourg est célèbre pour avoir été la…

Turin, Italy

The market on Piazza della Repubblica is said to be the largest market in Europe. You find there all Italian food specialties. September 2012. On dit que le marché de la Place de la République est le plus grand marché d’Europe. On y trouve toutes les spécialités culinaires italiennes. Septembre 2012

Palermo, Italy

This religious celebration in honor of Saint Rosalie, called the festino, is held each year mid-July. In the evening of July 15, a sacred procession with the reliquary of the Saint (kept in Palermo’s cathedral) goes down Corso Vittorio Emmanuele, preceded by the banners of many pious societies. July 2008. Cette fête religieuse en l’honneur…

Moscow, Russia

When I saw this girl on the Red Square, there is one thing that came to my mind: a song by French crooner Gilbert Becaud, called Nathalie. The song is about visiting Moscow with a Russian guide, drinking hot chocolate with her in Café Pushkin and the Red Square being empty. April 2011. Quand j’ai…