I certainly did not expect to see an excellent example of Henri II furniture (dresser, table and chairs) in the building below designed by Hundertwasser in Magdeburg! Je ne pensais pas trouver cet excellent exemple de meubles de style Henri II (table, chaises et vaisselier) dans l’immeuble ci-dessous de l’architect Hundertwasser à Magdeburg !
Monthly Archives: July 2014
Postcard from Germany: Danger Ahead – Risque de chute
I’ve never seen this road sign in France – but then, there are not a lot of small ferries the way there are in Germany. J’ai jamais vu ce panneau en France, mais il n’y a pas beaucoup de bacs pour traverser la rivière comme en Allemagne.
Postcard from Germany: Wörlitz Castle – Château de Wörlitz
Wörlitz Castle is Germany’s first neoclassical style building built from 1769 to 1763 by the architect Friedrich Wilhelm von Erdmannsdorf for Prince Frantz von Anhalt-Dessau. Le château de Wörlitz est le premier édifice allemand de style néoclassique construit de 1769 à 1773 par l’architecte Friedrich Wilhelm von Erdmannsdorf pour le compte du Prince Frantz von Anhalt-Dessau.
Postcard from Germany: Inside Meissen Castle – A l'intérieur du château de Meissen
Yesterday’s comments about Meissen Castle looking so light have prompted me to post a photo of the inside. It was a fine day, but even so, this room in particular was full of light. Unfortunately, the large number of windows also made it difficult to heat, despite the ceramic stoves such as the one below. …
Postcard from Germany: Meissan Castle – Château de Meissen
When I saw Albrechtsburg Castle in Meissen, I was immediately reminded of the Renaissance staircase in Blois Castle, though this one is much more rudimentary. Note the double sundial on the left as well. Dès que j’ai vu le château d’Albrechtsburg à Meissen j’ai pensé à l’escalier Renaissance au château de Blois, bien que celui-ci …
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Postcard from Germany: Sunflowers & daisies – Tournesols et marguérites
I couldn’t resist taking this photo yesterday when I saw sunflowers only just opening accompanied by masses of daisies. Je n’ai pas résisté à l’envie de prendre cette photo hier lorsque j’ai vu des tournesols à peine ouverts et entourés de marguérites.
Postcard from Germany: The White Windmill – Le Moulin blanc
< We came across this windmill when cycling along the Elbe between Meissen and Riese. You may remember the post windmill I published earlier. Notice the very patriotic car. We’re rather worried about how popular we’ll be if France wins the soccer against Germany on Friday. Nous avons vu ce moulin lorsqu’on faisait du vélo …
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