Dijon is full of appealing cafes into which tired tourists can duck and relax with some food and a glass of local Burgundy wine. After walking around all morning, we were too famished to be very picky about lunch. Luckily, it’s difficult to find a bad meal in Dijon. How can you go wrong with […]
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Cathédrale St-Bénigne: l’intérior
Ah, France. Another day, another cathedral. The Cathédrale St-Bénigne we see today is the latest iteration of a series of reconstructions that have occurred over the past 1,500 years. The first structure on this site was a basilica built in 535 AD, situated above the tomb of St Benignus, who is believed to have brought […]
Cathédrale St-Bénigne: le toit
While in Dijon, don’t forget to look up! Cathédrale St-Bénigne’s multicolored roof tiles add a lively touch to the skyline.
Afternoon Sun, Dijon
After so much cloudy winter travel, sunny Dijon is a real treat! I loved how the afternoon sun captured this lamp’s shadow.
Saint Maximin Church
Saint Maximin is Thionville’s first parish. It dates back to 930, when it belonged to Maximin Abbey in Trier, Germany. This structure dates from the 12th century, but of course its existence has not been without drama! For example, it was significantly rebuilt in the 15th century following fire damage. Then, in the 18th century, […]
Thionville Belfry
This is not just any old 4th century belfry – it served as a prison for the bourgeoisie during the French Revolution. Today, Thionville might seem like a sleepy little city straddling the Moselle, but its central location has thrust it into countless conflicts throughout the centuries. There’s a reason why ancient walls and ruins […]
Free Portraits
A great New York moment: this photographer had set up his beautiful 4×5 large format camera and was offering free portraits until he ran out of film. Everyone who approached him had many questions about his camera, why he was doing this, when they would receive the image, etc. It was fun watching people pose.
