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Saint-Emilion Village in France

Posted on August 26, 2012 | Leave a comment

Another idea

for an early fall week-end (I know we just are at the end of August!), a postcard destination really close: the charming village of Saint-Emilion (in France).

I discovered Bordeaux and its region several months ago and now I’m a huge fan. Beyond the vineyards and the famous wine’s appellation, you defenitely have to visit the medieval village of Saint-Emilion!

A really exciting place with its imposing monolithic church, the largest in Europe (pictures 2, 3 & 4) with more than 70 hectares of underground tunnels dug into the limestone. Not to be missed, this is absolutely awesome!

And for lovers of Bordeaux wines, click here.

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Berlin, Germany: Alexanderplatz, A Little Shop & Communist Remains

Posted on June 30, 2012 | Leave a comment

Why going to Alexanderplatz?

For its architectural remains of the communist era. See how the architecture of the late sixties (even restaured) remains an absolute ugliness! It’s so ugly that it could lead to a kind of aesthetic which reminds me of the excellent German film Good bye Lenin by Wolfgang Becker with Daniel Brühl!

Picture below: The Urania-Weltzeituhr, the universal clock dating from 1969. You can also go there for very practical reasons: the Park Inn (hotel opened in 1970!), The Kaufhof Galeria department store (for his food center), near the quaint streets of the trendy Mitte.

And the little souvenir gift shop, Aus Berlin: Karl-Liebknecht-Strasse 17, open from 10am to 10pm (pictured above).

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Sintra, Portugal: Tivoli Palacio De Seteais, The Precious Hotel

Posted on May 25, 2012 | Leave a comment

After my posts of the room and gardens, here’s the last post on the beautiful corridors and lounges of the Tivoli Palacio De Seteais. An absolute crush on this former palace of the Eighteenth century where Lord Byron stayed, today turned into a luxury boutique hotel. Elegant, warm and decadent: hanging out in its long corridors may set up an activity, there is always something to discover, a decorative, painting, porcelain … Everything here leads to an encounter with beauty: for all of those seeking a timeless haven. A priceless spot.