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Montanuniversität Leoben
Well... I don't quite understand what's saying, but the google translate surely is wrong: "every time you surrendered to the six months old muse" :-) -
The ostriches!
The coat of arms of Leoben is an ostrich. Apparently, they were considered as the only animals being able to eat iron. And since this is a mining town... ostriches are the obvious choice. -
Altes Rathaus
The town hall was built in 1485 with the tower added in 1568. They added the coats of arms in 1728. -
St. Francis Xavier church
The altar in the church. The interior is basically the same since the 17th century. -
St. Francis Xavier church
Daytime view of the St Francis Xavier church (1660). -
Gustav-Adolf-Kirche
The evangelical church was built in 1908/09. -
Saint Barbara
Saint Barbara by Katarina Sweda (2017). -
Hacklhaus
Daytime view of the Hacklhaus. The house was built in the 16th century and decorated in 1680. -
Schwammerlturm
The tower was originally built in 1268 and rebuilt in 1615. -
Montanuniversität Leoben
A huge chandelier in the old University building. -
Traudl and Franz
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Schwammerlturm
The town gates as seen from the river side. The river is Mur, by the way. -
St. Francis Xavier church
The St Francis Xavier church was built between 1660 and 1665. -
Pestsäule in Leoben
The plague column in the town square was erected in 1716. We see the Holy Trinity at the top, St Sebastian, St Rochus, St Jakob and St Florian. To fight the plague, the people were advised to isolate, distance and wear masks ... sounds familiar. -
Hacklhaus
The house was built in the 16th century and decorated in 1680. -
More beauties in the garden
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A tranquil garden
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Carpobrotus
I just have a special affinity for this plant. -
La baie des Anges
Yes, definitely too many photos of the sea. -
La baie des Anges
So this is where the Angels are hiding ;-) -
La plage des Ponchettes
Listening to the waves is probably the most relaxing thing. -
The waves!
Yes. -
La baie des Anges
Too many photos of the sea? -
La Tête Carrée
A library (2002). If you design modern architecture, make a statement. Well done. -
Paysage Méditerranéen by Chagall
Detail of the Paysage Méditerranéen tapestry (1971). And again - a comforting mother with child in the bottom right corner. -
Adam et Ève Chassés du Paradis by Chagall
Marc Chagall, Adam and Eve Expelled from Paradise (1961), detail. My favourite part of the painting. -
Le Paradis by Chagall
Marc Chagall, Le Paradis (1961), detail. The Temptation of Adam and Eve. This is just beautiful. -
La Création de l'homme by Chagall
Marc Chagall, The Creation of Man (1956-1958), detail. And just like that, there's someone hanging upside-down on a pole, while God is creating Adam. -
Les Arlequins by Chagall
Marc Chagall, Les Arlequins (1922-1944), detail. I kind of like the detached leg. -
Le Cirque Bleu by Chagall
Marc Chagall, Le Cirque Bleu (1950-1952), detail. Moon playing a violin, but of course. -
La Tour de David by Chagall
Marc Chagall, La Tour de David (1968-1971), detail. -
La Création de l'homme by Chagall
Marc Chagall, The Creation of Man (1956-1958). -
Le Paradis by Chagall
Marc Chagall, Le Paradis (1961). Eve's creation on the left and the Temptation on the right. -
Adam et Ève Chassés du Paradis by Chagall
Marc Chagall, Adam and Eve Expelled from Paradise (1961). Self-portrait in the top right corner. Animals look away but the mother with the child "confirms this rather optimistic vision of the Sin". -
La Rose Bleue by Chagall
Marc Chagall, La Rose Bleue (1964). -
Paysage Méditerranéen by Chagall
Detail of the Paysage Méditerranéen tapestry (1971). A superb depiction of La promenade des Anglais. And a superb tapestry. -
Paysage Méditerranéen by Chagall
A tapestry by Chagall (1971). He claimed he was born for the second time once he moved to Côte d'Azur (Vence). The left sun is above St. Paul de Vence and the right sun above Nice. -
Blue!
The Creation of the World, stained glass window. By Chagall, of course. Not many artists get to co-create their own galleries. -
Nooooo!
This is a very clear message! -
Valbonne
Super-cute doors in Valbonne. The world would be a friendlier place with more doors like this. -
Valbonne
More doors from Valbonne -
Chambre d'Amour in Valbonne
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La Vierge du Rosaire
A stunning detail on the painting of The Virgin of the Rosary (1510). -
La Vierge du Rosaire
La Vierge du Rosaire in Church of Saint-Marie-Madeleine in Biot. From around 1510. -
Église Sainte-Marie-Madeleine in Biot
An interesting detail of renovated frescoes in Biot -
La mer
The sea really is silvery here. Just like Charles Trenet was singing. -
Antibes
Waves at the Plage de la Gravette -
Le Nomade
The sea and the mountains and the winds and the waves ... just make me happy. -
Le Nomade
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Antibes
Le Fort Carré in Antibes -
Théoule-sur-Mer
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Théoule-sur-Mer
A lovely trip to Théoule-sur-Mer. -
Les Sangliers de l’Esterel
These are some funny statues by Golec & Golec (2013). -
Le Vent
This is a wonderful statue of the wind by Popoy (2013). -
Rocks in Théoule-sur-Mer
These are some funny coloured rocks. -
Rocks in Théoule-sur-Mer
Clearly demonstrating its volcanic origin. -
Théoule-sur-Mer
Promenade André Pradayrol -
La pointe de l'Aiguille
This landscape literally invites you to paint it. -
La pointe de l'Aiguille
Now this is a magic place. Beautiful. Red. And windy. -
La pointe de l'Aiguille
Super windy and almost stormy weather. But a lovely day to walk to the Pointe de l'Aiguille. -
Towards Pointe de l'Aiguille
This is a super-beautiful path. I wish I could share the wonderful scent of all the blossoming bushes and flowers. -
Local art
Well, I must admit I've got no idea what this is about. -
View towards Cannes
View towards Cannes with Alpes-Maritimes (Mercantour National Park) in the background. Quite lousy visibility due to humidity and Sahara sand. -
Femme allongée
A statue by Popoy (1993). -
The beach at Théoule-sur-Mer
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Théoule-sur-Mer
The town lies at the borders of Massif de l'Esterel, a wonderful reddish volcanic mountain range. Unfortunately, the weather wasn't that nice. -
Théoule-sur-Mer
We're reminded to take care of the environment on (almost) every step. -
The beach at Théoule-sur-Mer
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La mer
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Le Nomade
Le Nomade (by Jaume Plensa) is still there. Still lonely. -
Flowers in Antibes
Wonderful. Just wonderful. -
Biot
Place des Arcades in Biot -
Biot
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Biot
A very picturesque house in central Biot. A lovely detail is the missing paint on 'dog's corner' ;-) -
Tender clouds
Fairy clouds above La Blanche (2954 m) and La Rouya (2751 m) -
Tender clouds
More playful clouds over La Blanche (2954 m) and La Rouya (2751 m) -
Madame Carle
Statue of Madame Carle by Christian Burger (2017). Plenty of legends about the Madame Carle, but basically she lived here in the early 16th century as the wife of Geoffroy Carle, Président du parlement du Dauphiné. Now Pré de Madame Carle up the valley is a very touristic spot. Next time. -
Edward Whymper mural
A graffiti of Edward Whymper, FRSE (1840-1911). When climbing Mont Pelvoux (3946 m), he realised that there was a taller mountain nearby: Barre des Écrins (4102 m). He was the first to climb the Barre des Écrins (4102 m). Also, the first who climbed Matterhorn :-) And - the one who invented the A shaped tents :-D -
Saint Etienne Church in Vallouise
Church of Saint Etienne, a 15th century church. Fresco of Saint Etienne partially covers the painting of Saint Christophe (of whom only legs are visible). -
Saint Etienne Church in Vallouise
The bell tower with an octagonal spire -
Saint Etienne Church in Vallouise
What a lovely pretty ceiling. -
Saint Etienne Church in Vallouise
The main nave of the church. First row of pillars is rectangular, the rest is cylindrical. Someone changed their mind during the construction! A baptismal font from 1518. -
Saint Etienne Church in Vallouise
Pietà in the Altar of the souls in purgatory (16th century). Apparently there are: Pentecost, God the Father, Saint Paul, Saint Anthony, Saint Sebastian, Saint John and Saint John the Baptist... -
French pattiserie
I wish we could have taken more... -
Winter in Vallouise
We found a valley where the sun doesn't shine... And there was still proper winter. L'Onde valley. -
Vallouise
What a lovely name for a bridge: Pont Sans Nom ;-) There may be more to it, though, as there is also a Pic Sans Nom nearby. -
Winter in Vallouise
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Vallouise
Pont des Fontaines over L'Onde -
Petite Onde
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Ice
Fluffy ice crystals -
Black and white
The Onde valley where the sun doesn't shine - winter 10 meters higher - spring -
Before sunrise
Yes, this was the view from our apartment before sunrise. La Cucumelle (2689 m). -
Still life
Another still life, this one is in front of the Restaurant d'altitude L'Etoile des Neiges. Where we had lunch ;-) -
Planes!
I don't know what was going on but we're just not used to seeing so many planes in the sky anymore! Love the difference in the colours of the contrails. Great for conspiracies ;-) -
Snow track
Somebody or something descended to the artificial lake -
Ice on the artificial lake
There really wasn't much snow/water. The artificial lake was almost empty. -
View towards SE
View from the artificial lake (left to right): Tête du Puy (2528 m), Crête de l'Aste (2620 m), way back Le Peouvou (3222 m), Crête des Pareis (2622 m), way back Pics de la Font Sancte (3371 m), Aiguille de Chambeyron (3396 m) and Brec de Chambeyron (3376 m), Pointe Jean Rostand (3220 m) ... Very little snow indeed. I should acknowledge the source: PeakVisor.com -
Snow
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Dog sleigh!
Oooh, next time I'm trying this as well! Mushing add!ct. -
Lunch!
Plat du jour at the Restaurant d'altitude L'Etoile des Neiges. Potatoes with vegetables and (plenty of goat cheese).