Institut du monde arabe
The south façade contains 240 motor-controlled apertures (or shutters – they really look like a lens aperture) that control the amount of light entering inside. The terrace on the 9th floor (acces is...
View ArticleChâteau de Versailles
No, it is not the real Château de Versailles but a miniature model at France miniature park.
View ArticleBooks, books and more books – BnF
The oval room (below) is located in {BNF building on Richelieu site in Paris. Its construction lasted 40 years (fourty!) and it was designed by architect Jean-Louis Pascal.
View ArticleLes Hauts Fourneaux de Belval
The remains of Luxembourg’s last two blast furnaces dating back to 60’s and 70’s are being preserved and open to public visits.
View ArticleLe Mont Saint Michel
I joined the 3 million people visiting the Mont Saint Michel. So here is the “must take photo”. See also the album.
View ArticleGuédelon Castle
The construction of Guédelon castle began in 1997 using only medieval techniques and materials.
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