London

Last week-end, I went in London. London is one of the world's most important business, financial and cultural centers and its influence in politics, education, entertainment, media, fashion and the arts contributes to its status as a major global city.

The Carnival of Albi (2009)

The last Sunday (22 February 2009), the Carnival of Albi ends. There was a procession of the 10 floats with card board giants animated by Albigensian associations.
The carnival of Albi is regarded as the greatest carnival of the South-West. 30.000 spectators gather in the streets, 1.000 volunteers are mobilized, and several millions confetti is released in the air.

One winter morning

I waked up in the morning and I saw this image on my window. It was very chilly.

Funny announce

I was walking in Rodez city and I found this :

Bordeaux

Nice town! I love it! The town is famous for its wine but for its splendid gothic cathedrals and 18th century mansions.
Palais de la bourse also known as Place Royale, this is a perfect example of Bordeaux architecture at the end of the 18th century. This is a beautiful line of archways and slate roofs, with an impressive fountain in the centre - a setting made even more magnificent when it is lit up at night. There is a superb view of the Garonne river's right bank from this square.
I was impressing to see an ancient church transformed into cinema hall and a chic bistro.

Royan

A Happy New Year for all of you!!!

We spent some days in Royan. Famous from the 19th century for its « Bains de mer » (sea swimming), this very rich resort welcomed numerous artists during the roaring twenties. Ravaged by terrible bombardments in 1945, the city was declared a research laboratory on town planning and since then has an architectural heritage dating from the 1950s (modernistic architecture).

Snow in Rodez

Yesterday we had the first snow in Rodez of this year. Not so much, but we have it!