Taranto, Italy

The fish this fisherman could catch is not safe to eat. Taranto is the most polluted city in western Europe because of industry poisons that spread over its territory. In addition, the Municipality was declared bankrupt in 2005. The baroque mansions are in poor conditions and the whole atmosphere is a bit depressing. May 2012.…

Tokyo, Japan

You do not know if the pink lolitas you meet in Takeshita street on Sundays in Harajuku are boys or girls. They are said to be white-collar employees who dress up to evacuate the working life stress. February 2012. On ne sait pas si les « pink lolitas » qu’on croise rue Takeshita les dimanches à Harajuku…

Agistri, Greece

Agistri island is a small and pleasant island close to Athens. The waiter is hanging octopus in front of the taverna to make them dry. June 2011. L’île d’Agistri est une petite île agréable proche d’Athènes. Le serveur pend des pieuvres devant la taverne pour les faire sécher. Juin 2011

Tozeur, Tunisia

Tozeur is an oasis in south west Tunisia, with a medina (old city) famous for its brickwork. Some scenes from « the English Patient » were filmed in a house close to this street in 1995. The area must have been busy at the time but everything was then back to desert silence. November 2000. Tozeur est…

Venice, Italy

There is something magical about Venice in the winter. Mist makes all the buildings mysterious. You almost forget the tourist crowds. November 2001. Il y a quelque chose de magique à Venise en hiver. La brume rend les bâtiments mystérieux. On oublie presque les foules de touristes. Novembre 2001.

Petra, Jordan

This Bedouin woman watches her flock in the Valley of the Butterflies. The Valley of the Butterflies is one of the many valleys of the Petra site, away from the path that is used by tourists. February 2012. Cette femme bédouine surveille son troupeau dans la Vallée des Papillons. La Vallée des Papillons est une…