French students stay under military status during their studies at Polytechnique, and participate in a variety of ceremonies such as Bastille Day. Their families are extremely proud to see them in the parade. July 2009. Les étudiants français ont un statut de militaire durant leur études à Polytechnique et participent ainsi à différentes cérémonies telles…
East Shinjuku is a shopping area in Tokyo that is not as posh as Ginza. The first time I thought the area was quite ugly. Then I felt there was something special about it. February 2012. Shinjuku Est est un quartier commerçant de Tokyo qui n’est pas aussi chic que Ginza. La première fois j’ai…
Ostuni in Puglia is regarded as an architectural jewel, and is commonly referred to as « the White Town » (« La Città Bianca », in Italian) for its white walls. Inhabitants are used to walking up the stairs as there are few streets in the old city. May 2012. Ostuni dans les Pouilles est considérée comme un joyau…
This man is one of the indigo dyers at the Kofar Mata dye pits. This area in Kano began trading indigo materials in 1498. Each pit contains a dye made from indigo plant, which is grown just outside the city.The dyers dip fabric into the indigo hue, turn and wring the cloth. The business is…
These seaside shanks on the Oleron island belong to local oyster farmers. The Marennes-Oleron oysters have a special taste that is said to be explained by their growing in a mixture of fresh and salty waters. September 1998. Ces cabanes de bord de mer sur l’île d’Oléron appartiennent aux ostréiculteurs locaux. Les huîtres Marennes-Oléron ont…
Elizabeth II’s carriage is going up the Mall to Buckingham Palace. Ecstatic crowds of Londoners and tourists greet the Queen. June 2013. Le carrosse d’Elizabeth II remonte le Mall en direction du Palais de Buckhingham. Des foules de Londoniens et de touristes saluent la Reine. Juin 2013.
