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Shutters - Villefranche sur Mer, France

Villefranche-sur-Mer, France

This sleepy costal town experiences a tsunami of tourists each time a cruise ship docks in its harbour. While I pressed on to the train station, bound for Monaco, most of my shipmates had washed up into the bars and cafes that line the harbour.  … Read More

The Institut de France at Night - Paris

Institut de France, Paris, France

There’s a reason Paris is known as the City of Lights! Buildings the entire length of the River Seine are floodlit, and the bridges are lined with lamps. With the moon adding its light to this scene, and all reflecting off the water, it’s not … Read More

Clouds over the Latin Quarter

Latin Quarter, Paris, France

The area around Notre Dame cathedral is one of my favourite spots in Paris. There’s a busy square in front of the church, a peaceful garden behind it, and a lovely view across the River Seine to the Latin Quarter.  Paris’ bridges are the best … Read More