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Let Us Not Forget!
80th ago today thousands of men and women fought for our Freedom! Far too many didn't go back home!
The British Normandy Memorial pays tribute to the men who fought under British command. It's one of many memorials on the shores of Brittany...
Here's the D-Day sculpture which represents three British soldiers disembarking from their landing craft and making their way up the beach
https://www.travelfranceonline.com/british-normandy-memorial-gold-beach/
Tomorrow we'll commemorate D-Day 80 years anniversary !
In April we visited a superb art installation set up by the British Normandy Memorial in Ver-sur-mer which honours the 1475 men and women under British command who died on 6th June
https://www.travelfranceonline.com/standing-with-giants-silhouettes-normandy/
Saint Paul de Vence, a stunning walled city of Provence, that became a major artistic centre that attracted the most celebrated artists of the 20th century
Saint Paul de Vence, a breathtaking citadel in Provence, evolved into a thriving artistic hub, drawing some of the most celebrated 20th century's artists
Glanum near Saint-Rémy-de-Provence in Southern France, a ruined Greco-Roman city that lay buried in the earth for 17 centuries and was excavated in 1921
Glanum, near Saint-Rémy-de-Provence in Southern France, a ruined Greco-Roman city that remained hidden underground for 17 centuries until its excavation in 1921
Vincent Van Gogh admitted himself to the asylum at the Monastery St. Paul de Mausole, on the outskirts of St. Remy-de-Provence where he spent his last years before moving to Auvers-sur-Oise where he died
Vincent Van Gogh voluntarily entered the asylum at the Monastery of St. Paul de Mausole on the outskirts of St. Remy-de-Provence, where he resided during his final years
The small town of Auvers-sur-Oise, north of Paris, was once a quiet village where Van Gogh spent the last 70 days of his life and painted 78 canvases. He was buried in the local cemetery; his brother Theo next to him, 2 years later. Their graves are side by side.
The small town of Auvers-sur-Oise, north of Paris, was once a quaint village where Van Gogh spent the last 70 days of his life and painted 78 canvases
Discover La Maison de Monet in Giverny, the house and gardens the Impressionist Master Oscar-Claude Monet transformed into a work of art and where he lived and painted for 43 years
Maison de Monet in Giverny, the house and gardens the Impressionist Master transformed into a work of art and where he lived and painted for 43 years
Spring brings beautiful light that many renowned painters exquisitely captured. One of them, Eugene Boudin, one of the most influential painters of the 19th century, is considered a precursor of Impressionism
Eugene Boudin, a sailor's son who became one of the Great Masters of Normandy seascapes and beach scenes and a precursor of Impressionism
No need to introduce Christian Dior, one of the most acclaimed French fashion designers!
But what I love about him, is when he famously stated, “I have designed flower women“, where he simply encapsulated his vision of femininity infused with elegance and grace!
The celebrated couturier Christian Dior was born in Granville, a coastal town of Normandy where his childhood home is now a museum dedicated to his creations
It's Sunday so let's celebrate in style and discover the amazing story behind one of the most celebrated French champagne houses, and Dom Perignon, who is credited as the inventor of this divine beverage!
Dom Perignon, a Benedictine monk and renowned oenologist with genius for winemaking, is considered the inventor of the Champagne method; legend or fact?
Let's stay in the quirky and unusual with the Palais Ideal du Facteur Cheval, the masterpiece of Ferdinand Cheval, a modest rural postman, who entirely built this extraordinary structure despite lacking any formal training in architecture or construction!
While many dreams may linger as mere fantasies, Ferdinand’s determination transformed his vision into tangible existence.
Ferdinand Cheval, a modest rural postman who built from 1879 to 1912 his dream palace, since known as Palais Ideal du Facteur Cheval, a masterpiece of Naïve Art
Quirky, unusual, different, simply extraordinary!
This is how the Maison Picassiette, Raymond Isidore’s masterpiece, comes across, as it defies traditional notions of artistic training and recognition, demonstrating that mastery and innovation can emerge from unexpected sources, crafted from humble materials and infused with personal meaning!
A must read!
Maison Picassiette, Raymond Isidore’s masterpiece, is a vivid expression of his singular imagination, crafted from humble materials and infused with personal meaning
Another of my favourite French Renaissance chateaux, the Chateau de Serrant which was fully renovated and improved during the 19th century by the Duc de la Tremoille, a family whose origins go back 10 centuries
Chateau de Serrant, one of the Loire Valley grand French Renaissance chateaux, is renowned for its rich history and art collections amassed over the centuries
Resembling a scaled-down version of the renowned Château de Chambord, the Chateau de Valencay's architectural style reflects the opulence of the French Renaissance, earning it a place among the illustrious chateaux of the Loire Valley.
Discover the rich history and captivating beauty of the Chateau de Valencay, a French Renaissance gem hidden a stone's trow from the Loire Valley.
Celebrating Christmas with this night view of Hong-Kong's amazing Christmas lights and decorations.
Video taken from The Peak.
Hope you have a wonderful day!
More Christmas decorations from Hong-Kong!
Fabulous Christmas decorations in Hong-Kong !
Merry Christmas from Brisbane and Adelaide!
More good wishes for Christmas from Melbourne!
Hope your week is going well!
Christmas decorations and illuminations in Melbourne!
Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas from Melbourne Airport!
Count down to Christmas...
Merry Christmas from Melbourne with this night view of the illuminations on the river Yarra!
Melbourne Parliament House
The Melbourne Parliament House is located on Spring Street and faces Bourke Street.
The main part was opened in 1856, but several sections remained under construction over the following decades. However, it has never been completed, as it should have had a dome, but its colonnade façade is very impressive.
It serves as the meeting place of the Parliament of Aistralia from 1901 to 1927, when Melbourne was the temporary capital.
Melbourne City Marina
Melbourne City Marina is located in the safe harbour with calm waters in Victoria Harbour.
The largest visitor berthing facility in Melbourne, it is managed by the City of Melbourne, boasts a diverse and modern on-shore facilities.
Melbourne riverside promenade
The river Yarra is the heart and soul of Melbourne’s tourism industry, and its Southbank’s iconic riverside promenade is a must-visit when in Melbourne.
This is where everybody goes, tourists and Melburnians!
And it’s beautiful!
The Reuniting Family sculpture in Melbourne
The Reuniting Family sculpture commemorates Italian migration to Australia, and migrants from other countries who settled in Australia as well.
It was sculpted by Michael Meszaros, who captured the moment of the reuniting family and unveiled on 16th December 2008 by the The Honourable Sir James Gobbo, AC, CVO. Former Governor of Vic, who came from a migrant family.
It stands next to the Rialto.
The Rialto and Winfield heritage buildings in Melbourne
Melbourne became the wealthiest city in the world during the mid-1800s Gold Rush.
This newfound wealth led to an architectural revolution, with magnificent buildings, such as The Rialto and the Winfield building on Collins Street, Melbourne’s premier boulevard, being erected in 1891.
The Rialto was designed by the renowned architect William Pitt.
It is today home to the InterContinental Hotel, and is a testament to Melbourne’s rich heritage.
Both buildings today stand among skyscrapers.
“Raising the Rattler Pole – The Last of the Connies” is a full-size replica of a W-class tram, an unusual sculpture installed in 2013 at the corner of Spencer and Flinders Streets.
The artist is David Bell
Trams are a major form of public transport in Melbourne, the capital city of the state of Victoria. The Melbourne tramway network consists of 250 kilometres.
Melbourne Airport Panda Artparade - Part 3
Melbourne Airport celebrated the arrival of the Panda Artparade in 2017 and partnered with Air China to give passengers a chance to WIN 1 of 21 Air China model aeroplanes.
To enter, passengers had to name one of the pandas (and say why they chose the name).
Melbourne Airport Panda Artparade - Part 2
This installation was put in place in 2017, and it's really fun and stunning!
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Celebrating Christmas with this night view of Hong-Kong's amazing Christmas lights and decorations. Video taken from The Peak. Hope you have a wonderful day! #christmas2023
More good wishes for Christmas from Melbourne! Hope your week is going well!
Merry Christmas from Melbourne Airport!
National War Memorial in Ottawa Daily ceremony #ottawacanada
Mount Royal Park in Montreal - Mind the raccoons! Raccoons look so cute, they look like cuddly toys! But there are many signs in the park that warn people against feeding them or getting too close as they are wild animals. Look but don't touch! #raccoon #travelcanada #montroyalpark #montrealcity
View from Toronto CN Tower Skypod The tower has three visitor areas: The Outdoor Observation Terrace and Glass Floor (24 m2 ) are both located at 342m above ground level. The Indoor Lookout Level is at 346m (it can sway as much as 22.9 cm in high winds). The SkyPod (446.5m) is the highest visitor area (it can sway by almost 50cm). A 102m tall metal broadcast antenna, (not open to the public), carrying television and radio signals tops the tower. #travelcanada #CNTower #Torontocanada
Niagara Falls seen from close, very close... The Horseshoe Falls has therefore become a major source of hydroelectric power, and you fully understand this when you stand a few meters away from the spectacular waterfall. The Niagara Falls are a true masterpiece of mother nature and attract tourists from all over the world... #niagarafalls #travelcanada #horseshoefalls
Cruising on the Niagara Falls The Horseshoe Falls is the most powerful waterfall in North America. The smaller Bridal Veil Falls and the American Falls are located on the US side. The three falls have a vertical drop of over 50m and have a combined flow of 168,000m3 of water per minute. #niagarafalls ##horseshoefalls #travelcanada
Iceland geyser Watch the video! Geysers appear on places where geothermal activity and underground water accumulation are paired. Water needs to be very hot to be projected in the air, and this occurs when magma and lava bring these underground pools of water to boiling point. Heat energy increases very fast; this escalating pressure needs to be released, and gushes through any crack it finds on the surface. Some active geysers are small and blast water infrequently, while others are much larger and erupt violently and more often. However, geysers have short lifespans as they are activated by earthquakes and deactivated when tectonic plates close their vents. Iceland largest geyser is the Strokkur, which erupts every 6-10minutes and produces small blue water bubbles before projecting them some 15m to 40m in the air. #traveliceland `#Geyser #geothermie
Yesterday at an #airfield in #essex the #spitfire that flew around the #uk in #summer2020 with the words #ThankUNHS painted on the underside of its wings #NHS A true beauty! And what a wonderful noise!
#japanesecherryblossom #monthofmay #pinkflowers ! #springvibes for a #happysunday from www.travelfranceonline.com
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