Cousin Island is a small island of the Seychelles. It is a nature reserve that can only be accessed for a few hours on week days by small groups. The guards on the beach wait for the birdwatchers’ boat. December 1991. L’île Cousin est une petite île des Seychelles. C’est une réserve naturelle qui n’est…
The most famous Russian icon was painted in Constantinople and spent two centuries in the city of Vladimir. Now known as the Virgin of Vladimir, it is exhibited in the Tretyakov Gallery in Moscow. The modern city of Vladimir still has a Soviet look and feel. April 2011. L’icône russe la plus célèbre a été…
The large ice rink in the Varoliget park of Budapest is an innocent lake in the summer time. In winter time, it turns into a popular venue for skating. November 1996. La grande patinoire du parc Varoliget de Budapest est un innocent lac en été. L’hiver, elle devient un lieu populaire pour le patinage. Novembre…
The Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius in the city Sergiyev Posad is the most important Russian monastery and the spiritual centre of the Russian Orthodox Church. Choir girls take turns all day long in the Holy Trinity cathedral where used to be the original of Andrei Rublev’s Trinity icon. April 2011. La laure de la…
Holy week in Cordoba. A procession crosses the Roman Bridge, over the Guadalquivir River. Processions last for hours. Men of all ages may participate. Young boys are uncovered while older men wear hoods. April 1999. Semaine Sainte à Cordoue. Une procession traverse le Pont Romain sur le fleuve Guadalquivir. Les processions durent des heures. Des…
Saint-Paul is the oldest city on the island and used to be the first capital. Nowadays, it is known for its large market by the oceanside. This man is the owner of a small shop a few blocks away from the market. November 2013. Saint-Paul est la plus ancienne ville de l’île et en a…
