A perfect star, an octagon born from the imagination of a man who spent his life building fortresses. Neuf-Brisach is a fortified town, surrounded by walls, ditches and ramparts. They have not moved since 1703 when Louis XIV and Vauban decided to build this stronghold, just opposite the powerful German neighbor. Living in a citadel … Read more
These two brothers are collectors of waffle molds, objects much more precious than they seem. The oldest one they have dates from the 11th century, and by opening them, we can read our history. It was their parents who started this collection. Every month, Antoine and Vincent meet to take stock of their latest discoveries. … Read more
In this Breton town, the Vilaine, swollen by precipitation, begins to rise from its bed. But since the start of the year, another subject has preoccupied the mayor: finding insurance. Since January 1, municipal buildings have found themselves without any coverage despite numerous searches by the town hall. The fault is the images of floods … Read more
To secure the cliff, a Puma helicopter drops 4,000 liters of water with each rotation, 35 times. The strikes are carried out to the nearest centimeter. These are 5,000 cubic meters of rocks which are very weakened. More than a month ago, an avalanche of stones threw a thick cloud of dust onto the traffic … Read more
They are still the kings of the market. Melons, peaches, tomatoes… colors fill the stalls, and one goal: to make summer last. “With this good weather, it continues. It’s a pleasure,” says a customer. An accessible pleasure: 2.80 euros per melon this Wednesday morning. The sun is out on the Clermont-l’Hérault market (Hérault). The menu … Read more
A few hours before the Pope’s arrival, Marseille is impatient. This Friday at 5 p.m., he will go to Notre-Dame de la Garde, the good mother for the people of Marseille. The entire neighborhood is already cordoned off under high surveillance. The lives of the inhabitants are disrupted. Nearly 350,000 visitors are expected Friday and … Read more