The Venice Biennale: useful information, history and quirks
April 15, 2021
Thousands of visitors from all over the world and hundreds of works of art, shows and international exhibitions: it’s the […]
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Abbadia: a dream château in the French Basque Country
July 11, 2018
The Château d’Abbadia, perched above the beaches of the Atlantic coast, remains unspoiled by the summer crowds. It was built in the late 19th century by well-known architect Viollet-le-Duc for a wealthy, eccentric scholar, and is bursting with original details.
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Biennale Architettura
May 31, 2018
An exhibition event that every other year attracts visitors, and not only architecture professionals.
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The Maison aux Assiettes: the work of a real character
May 31, 2018
The Maison aux Assiettes de Senelles is the work of a passionate, eccentric man who came up with the idea of displaying his enormous ceramics collection on the walls of his house.
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The Palaces of Toulouse
May 03, 2018
From the Hôtel de Bernuy to the Hôtel du Vieux-Raisin, the Hôtel Dumay and the Hôtel d’Ulmo, journey behind the palaces’ imposing gateways and discover the jewels of Toulouse’s architecture.
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Dive into the history of Nantes with these five must-visit places
March 21, 2018
The city of Nantes has undergone numerous changes over the centuries. And today the city’s architecture and layout still retain traces of the past.
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Mériadeck, the transformation of a Bordeaux neighbourhood
July 14, 2017
Mériadeck is one of the original Bordeaux neighbourhoods and was built completely from scratch. Its design is based on a raised…
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Going about the city in search of unusual nooks and corners
May 15, 2017
Get away from Venice’s large spaces, the goal for most visitors, and you can wind your way through its narrow “calli” or streets. These often lead onto lovely squares where a solitary “vera da pozzo” (a traditional public well) stands. It’s there, you breathe in the essence of the city.
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The imposing walls of Verona
January 27, 2017
In 2000 UNESCO enrolled Verona as a World Heritage City not only for the beauty of its architecture over two […]
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The Tour Bretagne in Nantes
January 27, 2017
The Tour Bretagne, which is often the subject of criticism when the subject of the Nantes’ architecture is raised, has become an urban beacon and a steadfast landmark
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Nantes Art Deco
January 25, 2017
A former geographer, I still enjoy wandering around the streets of a city. I’m interested in all the details which […]
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Strolling in the Square
January 25, 2017
St Mark’s Square, known as “the drawing room” of Venice, is undoubtedly the main attraction for any tourist coming to […]
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Saint-Simeón: A cinema housed in a church
January 25, 2017
The Utopia cinema in Bordeaux boasts a stunning location, having taken up residence in an old neglected church right in […]
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Art, architecture and scenic views
January 25, 2017
Art exhibitions occur in Venice throughout almost the entire year. These are dedicated to specific artists, particular periods or to […]
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Adorned Bordeaux facades
January 25, 2017
All towns assert themselves through their architecture Bordeaux is no exception. It is useful to delve into its street code […]
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The Bouffay district
January 17, 2017
During medieval times, Bouffay was the heart of Nantes, and over the years the city has spread beyond its original […]
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