Montpellier

Montpellier, France

Russian conductor Valery Gergiev (born 1953) takes the pose with a Russian tourist who has recognized him while he enters the main hall of the Fabre Museum. In the evening, he is due to conduct a concert at the Radio France and Montpellier music festival. July 2016. Le chef d’orchestre russe Valeri Guerguiev (né en…

Les Baux de Provence

Les Baux de Provence, France

Chef Jean-André Charial (born 1945) has taken over his grand father’s resort and restaurant in Provence. L’Oustau de Baumanière is now a two starred Michelin restaurant that serves excellent and creative dishes. In the evening, the chef comes to the tables to talk with the clients. July 2016. Le chef Jean-André Charial (né en 1945) a…

Paris

Paris, France

Most people who live in Paris do not care. But for models and fashion addicts, the Paris Fashion Week is a long awaited event. There are venues around the whole city and highly sought-after parties. June 2016. La plupart de ceux qui habitent à Paris s’en fichent. Mais pour les mannequins et les passionnés de la…

Mériel

Mériel, France

Mériel is a small town in the Val d’Oise department of France. Many people attend the secondhand market. But it is not proven that visitors will buy anything. April 2016. Mériel est une petite ville du département du Val d’Oise. Beaucoup de monde participe à la brocante. Mais il n’est pas prouvé que les visiteurs achètent…

Paris, France

Like most of the Armenian diaspora, the Armenian community in Paris was established by survivors of the genocide of 1915. The Armenian apostolic cathedral of the Jean Goujon street used to be a landmark for the community. It seems to be less true nowadays. February 2016. Comme la majorité de la diaspora arménienne, la communauté…

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…