Going around Cap Ferrat
Le soleil caressant mon visage, La mer baignée de lumière, Je me laisse emporter Vers les scintillements infinis. For more information : http://www.saintjeancapferrat-tourisme.fr/
Sunset over Cap d’Antibes from the Belles Rives hotel
Les yeux fermés, bercée par le rythme des vagues, J’écoute les clapotis de la mer. Apaisante et puissante musique Marine… The Belles Rives hotel has a beautiful terrasse where we can sip a cocktail and admire the Cap d’Antibes.
A marvellous walk around Cap d’Antibes from the Garoupe beach to Eilen rock
My hair in the wind, Envelopped with a sea smell, I contemplate the blue immensity.
The French Riviera in painting
The view of maritime pines, The blue of the sky and the sea, Fill my heart with joy. Sweet childhood memories ; Reminiscence of the past.
The Place Vendôme in Paris in photos
Place Vendôme is a luxury and jewelry symbol in Paris. The greatest jewelry designers are located there. This place was designed in 1699 by the architect Jules Hardouin-Mansart (the architect of the Chateau de Versailles). Place Vendôme is octogonal and symetric with an architectural unity. At the center, there is a column surmounted by a statue.…
The vintage Alsatian illustrator Hansi
Jean Jacques Waltz (1873-1951) alias Hansi was a French, Alsatian illustrator. He illustrated postcards, posters and books depicting Alsace : “L’Histoire d’Alsace racontée aux petits d’enfants” (1912), “Mon village” (1913), “Paradis tricolore” (1918) and “L’Alsace Heureuse” (1918). Complete artist, he made also earthenware, iron forged, signs… Besides, during the first World War, he was a…
Wandering in the shade of flowering trees in the charming Place Dauphine in Paris
La place Dauphine is one of my favourite places in Paris because it is lovely, peaceful and in a very pleasant district. Place Dauphine has a triangle shape and is located in the first district between le Palais de justice and Place du Pont Neuf. At the center of this place, there is a charming…
A sparkling night in Versailles
Every Saturday from June 18 to September 17 2016, the gardens of the Château de Versailles offer stunning fireworks in front of the Grand Canal. I saw amazing and beautiful fireworks in July. It is a wonderful spectacle. For more information : http://en.chateauversailles.fr/
The Deauville Film Festival’s archives
Since 1975, the Deauville Film Festival has been celebrated the American Cinema. It is held each year in September. Deauville is a French city located in Normandy. Sources : http://www.festival-deauville.com/ http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/deauville-jessica-chastain-opens-festival-730593
The vintage Cannes Film Festival in photos
For more than sixty years, the Cannes Film Festival has celebrated Cinema. Cinephilia, glamour and glitz are featured. It is a major event of the Film industry but also an opportunity for fashion and luxury brands to valorize its image and promote its products.m
Wonderful skies in Nice, France
Walking on the “Promenade des anglais” when dusk falls is always a wonderful moment. Admiring colorful skies and listening the sound of the sea while smelling the sea air are magic.
A picturesque promenade in Montmartre
Walking on the hill of Montmartre is a delighful change of scenery even for the Parisians. Montmartre is famous for the Sacré Cœur Basilica, the narrow streets, the place du Tertre and for the beautiful view of Paris. The Sacré Cœur Basalica designed by the architect Paul Abadie, is in the Romano-Byzantine style. 44 years…
“Port Lympia” in Nice
When i lived in Nice, i liked contemplating the Port Lympia (also called “Port of Nice”). Gazing at the boats and the colorful buildings was always a pleasant moment. Besides, i used to go along the port to reach Quai des Etats-Unis so as to walk on the magnificent Promenade des Anglais. Port Lympia is…
“Parc de Passy” : A charming and colorful park in Paris
I discovered this lovely park by chance and i was delighted by the colours and the height of the flowers. This pink flower field (“cosmos”) magnifies and brightens the park. The park is surrounded and overhanged by high buildings. A delightful arbour (trellis supporting climbling plants) ornaments the garden. It is a calm and pleasant place to…
