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May
12

The Strangest Grotto

The Strangest Grotto

May 2012, Grotto modified by Niki de Saint Phalle, Herrenhausen Gardens, Hanover

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May
12

The accidental Self-Portrait

Surrounded by mirrors you can’t help but see yourself wherever you turn.

May 2012, Grotto modified by Niki de Saint Phalle, Herrenhausen Gardens, Hanover

21
Dec
11

They Lost their Heads

They Lost their Heads

December 2011, Notre-Dame de Chartres, Chartres

19
Dec
11

Staring Down Time

Staring Down Time

December 2011, Notre-Dame de Chartres, Chartres

16
Dec
11

Gothic Beauty

Gothic Beauty

November 2011, Notre-Dame de Reims, Reims

14
Dec
11

Just going Her Way

Just going Her Way

November 2011, Place Royal, Reims

08
Dec
11

Wooden Grace

Wooden Grace

November 2011, Tours

28
Nov
11

Dormant

Dormant

Unfortunately our guide book didn’t mention the fact that the castle is closed from mid-November until February. Charles Perrault allegedly wrote La Belle au bois dormant with Ussé in mind.

November 2011, Château d’Ussé, Rigny-Ussé

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Nov
11

L’Uomo Universale

L'Uomo Universale

November 2011, Rond-point Avenue Léonard de Vinci, Amboise

Clos Lucé

November 2011, Clos Lucé, Amboise

26
Nov
11

Moulinsart pour Papa

Ce Chateau

It’s a bit geeky, but it had to be done. I grew up on the Tintin comic books, which my Dad bought for us all. And since the Château de Cheverny is the original Château de Moulinsart (Marlinspike Hall) we just couldn’t stay away.

Cheverny

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November 2011, Château de Cheverny




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