iptrucs (73)in Travel Photography • 15 hours agoTracing the Middle Ages in Dourdan (Part 5)English Chill stroll in Dourdan, between nature and heritage. We start in the town center with lunch on the terrace at La Table Blanche , inside the Best Western — the…iptrucs (73)in Travel Photography • yesterdayCluny... here we are (Part 7)English I have to admit I’d never wondered what a farinier was — simply because I didn’t even know it existed. So, I learned something new again. In an abbey like…iptrucs (73)in Travel Photography • 2 days agoDiscovering the Château de Champs-sur-Marne (Part 3)English The interior of this château is truly elegant, with refined furnishings and beautifully preserved rooms like the main drawing room and the dining room, both opening…iptrucs (73)in Travel Photography • 3 days agoA visit to the Jardin des Plantes in Paris (Part 2 - End)English My grandson is over the moon — he’s discovering animals he had never seen in his life. Each enclosure is a new surprise, and he goes from one discovery to the next…iptrucs (73)in Travel Photography • 4 days agoVisiting Empuriabrava and its marina (Part 4 - End)English Our visit to Empuriabrava ends on a high note with a walk along its vast sandy beach, bathed in the golden light of late afternoon. A real moment of calm and space…iptrucs (73)in Travel Photography • 5 days agoA Wonderful Journey to Japan (Part 63)English We continue our pleasant stroll through Odori Park , a true green oasis in the heart of the city. A tasty stop awaits at JB’s Crêpes , where we enjoy…iptrucs (73)in Travel Photography • 6 days agoTracing the Middle Ages in Dourdan (Part 4)English I don’t know how many places of worship I’ve visited in my life, but it must be a lot. Sticking to tradition, we head to Saint-Germain-d'Auxerre Church in…iptrucs (73)in Travel Photography • 7 days agoCluny... here we are (Part 6)English The Abbey of Cluny has a unique atmosphere, even more so when the weather is cloudy like it was during our visit. The cloister, with its almost austere simplicity…iptrucs (73)in Travel Photography • 8 days agoDiscovering the Château de Champs-sur-Marne (Part 2)English During our visit, period outfits were on display, richly adorned with lace, silk, and delicate embroidery. It was easy to picture the splendor of the balls back…iptrucs (73)in Travel Photography • 9 days agoA visit to the Jardin des Plantes in Paris (Part 1)English Many years ago, I had already visited the Ménagerie of the Jardin des Plantes , in Paris’s 5th arrondissement. 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Built…iptrucs (73)in Travel Photography • 15 days agoParis 16 - In the upscale Passy neighborhood (Part 4 - End)English This end of the walk turns out to be all about architecture and charm in the Auteuil neighborhood, with a mix of Art Nouveau, Parisian elegance, and places steeped…iptrucs (73)in Travel Photography • 16 days agoVisiting Empuriabrava and its marina (Part 2)English As often happens, while sorting through my photos to share here, I end up going on vacation all over again… at least in my head. With that brilliant blue sky, those…iptrucs (73)in Travel Photography • 17 days agoA Wonderful Journey to Japan (Part 61)English A nice stroll through Sapporo: Sapporo Sosei Square, a modern complex opened in 2018, perfect for a peaceful break; a step back in time at the Clock Tower, with its…iptrucs (73)in Travel Photography • 18 days agoTracing the Middle Ages in Dourdan (Part 2)English After our peaceful walk along the path of the washhouses, we slowly make our way back toward the town center. Soon, we arrive in front of the fortress , the…iptrucs (73)in Travel Photography • 19 days agoCluny... here we are (Part 4)English We spend a long time in the Jean de Bourbon chapel , captivated as much by the richness of its flamboyant Gothic architecture as by the polychrome busts…