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Tips for Explorers:
Check the opening times: Flint Castle is managed by Cadw, the historic environment service of the Welsh Government. Check their website for the latest opening times and admission fees.
Wear comfortable shoes: The castle grounds are uneven in places, so wear sturdy footwear for your exploration.
Bring a camera: The castle and its surroundings offer plenty of photo opportunities.
Learn about the history: Before your visit, read up on the history of Flint Castle and its role in Welsh and English history. This will enhance your experience and allow you to appreciate the significance of what you are seeing.
Flint Castle is a must-visit for history enthusiasts, architecture lovers, and anyone seeking a glimpse into the medieval past. Its unique design, strategic location, and Shakespearean connection make it a truly special place to explore.
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The statue of James Scott and the eponymous fountain stand as beautiful symbols of Scott's defiance of the city's elites in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Scott was a successful, if somewhat sharp-elbowed, businessman. He was vindictive and unpopular. When he died, he left a bequest for a memorial in his honor. City leaders were aghast, one suggested any statue of Scott be "about two-and-a half-inches high."
After a time, passions cooled and the life-size statue Scott demanded in his will was erected, and a magnificent fountain by Cass Gilbert was built, much to the delight of Detroit's citizens and architecture lovers.
From his studio.
This title is exactly how I feel about this magical year of my life. It has been such an odyssey -- from taking that first photo of one of my grandfather's buildings, to meeting fellow architecture lovers to tracking down Shulman and getting him to OKC, to visiting him in L.A., to helping put together an exhibit of his OK work. It has been one of the greatest adventures of my life, to be sure
We went to Naoshima for two days. Is not to far away from Okayama. And as always, it's pretty easy to travel with public transportation to this Island.
This Island is definetly a must see for contemporary art and architecture lovers. You will discover a few great museum set up in amazing constructions and as well all around the Island a few really interesting art installation. My favorite museum was the Chichu Art Museum, the building is just amazing and the few art pieces exposed inside are just mind blowing, especially the installations from James Turell who is using light as he's main component for his art.
Architects; Alan & Mairin Hope, 1939.
Designed by architect couple Alan and Mairin Hope for themselves in 1939. It is almost self/built with the help of friends, concrete block walls are cladded with cedar boarding externally while ply wood sheets cover most of the interior surfaces. There is a later addition over the main entrance to cater for a growing family. The house is now occupied by Hope’s granddaughter and her family. Their daughter built her own house nearby, if I am not mistaken herself an architects as this seems to be a family full of architects.
The house must be nearly impossible to heat but the lack of heat is replaced by a glorious warmth provided by the materials and furniture gradually accumulated over number of years. The continuity of family occupancy with the original photos and watercolour paintings must be integral part of growing for successive generations, sharing the physical and no doubt certain spiritual overlooking by the past generations.
The house oozes strong Scandinavian influence while remains firmly imbedded in local modernist traditions. The visit to this house after being bombarded by lovely Georgian and Miesian Modernism of some Dublin buildings was such a contrast and delight. The children were packed and sent to grandmother’s house next door to allow curious architecture lovers to walk over their house.
Couldn’t think of better environments to bring up generations who know their family background before they are able to walk and talk in safe, open and healthy surroundings.
The Postcard
A postally unused carte postale published by Cie des Arts Alsaciennes Photomécaniques of Strasbourg.
Le Touquet
Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, commonly referred to as Le Touquet, is a commune near Etaples, in the Pas-de-Calais department in northern France. It has a population of 5,355 but welcomes up to 250,000 people during the summer.
Le Touquet has a reputation as the most elegant holiday resort of northern France, the playground of rich Parisians (hence its full name), with many luxury hotels.
Since the mid-1990's, Le Touquet’s villas have become extremely fashionable amongst architecture lovers throughout Europe who have rediscovered the “folie” of seaside architecture of both the Roaring Twenties and the 1930's.
Town Trails
Today the town tourist office offers organised trails to see outstanding examples of 19th and 20th century domestic architecture, which are now preserved and protected.
Le Touquet's Early Years
In the 19th. century it was an area of wild sand dunes and forest - part of a hunting estate.
In 1902 Allen Stoneham and John Whitley bought the land through their company Le Touquet Syndicate Ltd., and were instrumental in developing the town into a golf and gambling resort.
It became known as “Paris by the Sea”, and strict building regulations encouraged the most talented architects to create imaginative and innovative developments. The most famous local architect is Louis Quetelart.
The Great War
During most of World War I, Le Touquet was the home of the Duchess of Westminster's (No 1 British Red Cross Society) Hospital for wounded British troops.
The No. 2 Canadian Stationary Hospital had the distinction of being the first Canadian Unit to land on French soil. No. 2 Stationary opened at the Hotel du Golf at Le Touquet on November 27, 1914.
All the 142 British Commonwealth war graves in Le Touquet's Communal Cemetery are from the hospitals. In the same cemetery a wooden obelisk was erected by the commune's lifeboatmen in honour of the British.
H. G. Wells
In 1909, H. G. Wells and Amber Reeves fled to Le Touquet in an abortive elopement. The two returned to Britain after a number of weeks, though Amber later gave birth to Wells's daughter, Anna-Jane Blanco White, after the relationship ended.
Noël Coward
In the 1920's, Noël Coward and the “smart set” from England spent weekends here, and commissioned more outstanding villa designs echoing traditional and ultra-modern domestic styles.
P. G. Wodehouse
P. G. Wodehouse lived in Le Touquet from 1934 to 1939.
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The Civic Centre looks quite nice at night. I drove past it for a month solid. Today, I decided to brave the rain and take a shot of it.
Hampi, the seat of the famed VIJAYANAGARA Empire was the capital of the largest empire in post-mogul India, covering several states. Hampi is world renowned for its historical ruins and heritage but the main highlight is the temples of Hampi. The beautiful temples of Hampi are located along the banks of River Tungabhadra for which the city is considered a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
It is quite possible that once you land in Hampi, you will be confused as to what to see and what to skip. In this post, I make your life easier by talking about the 6 Most Famous Temples in Hampi that you need to include in your Hampi bucket list
Achyutraya Temple
Built in 1534 AD, the Achyuta Raya Temple is one of the major temples in Hampi. This temple is also known as the Tiruvengalanatha Temple, after the main deity, a form of Lord Shiva and was one of the last temples built during the Vijayanagara Empire. Sandwiched between Gandhamadana and Matanga hills, the temple, however, lies predominantly in ruins now as a result of attacks on it by the Bahamani Kingdom.
It has modern architecture in comparison to the other temples of Hampi. Many carvings here depict mythological legends, seen on pillars, walls and monolith blocks.
Quick Facts About Achyuta Raya Temple, Hampi
•Timing: From 5:30 AM – 1:00 PM and from 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM on all days of the week
•Entry Fee: No entry fee required
•Photography: Allowed
•Visit Duration: About 2 hours
Badavilinga or Big Shivlinga, Hampi
Badavilinga Temple is a wonderful temple in Hampi dedicated to Lord Shiva. The Hindu deity Shiva is worshipped in the form of a Linga in this temple. The Badavilinga temple is located near the Lakshmi Narasimha Temple. Tourists as well as devotees flock to the temple throughout the year.
Quick Facts Badavilinga Temple
•Timing: 5:00 AM to 9:00 PM on all days of the week
•Entry Fee: No entry fee required
•Photography: Allowed
•Visit Duration: About 1 ½ hours
•Best time to visit: From November to February
Virupaksha Temple in Hampi
Also known as the Pampapathi temple, it is the most famous temple in Hampi and dates back to the 7th century. The temple is abode to one of the forms of Lord Shiva called Lord Virupaksha. While it is located at present day Hampi, it was once a smaller shrine in the middle of the ancient and majestic Vijayanagara Empire. You will find beautiful stone inscriptions dating back to the 7th century on the walls of the temple as proof of its rich heritage. Architecture-lovers and history-buffs, do visit the temple when you are in Hampi
How to Reach Virupaksha Temple
By Air
The closest international airport from Hampi is Bellary, 350 kms away. Tourists can take a cab from Bellary to Hampi
By Rail
The nearest railway station is Hospet at about 13 km away. Hospet is amply connected to the major cities like Bellary and Bangalore. Tourists usually hire a cab from Hospet to reach Hampi. The distance from Bangalore to Hampi is a distance of 288km.
By Road
Tourists can go to Hampi by bus from places like Bellary, Hospet, and Bangalore. Volvo and AC buses are available for the passengers. Travelers can avail cabs as well.
Vithala Temple in Hampi
The most impressive structure in Hampi, the Vithala Temple dates back to the 16th century and are a truly splendid example of rich architecture. The famous stone chariot, which has become an iconic symbol of the architecture, is located inside the premises of this temple in Hampi. The temple complex is spread over a huge area. The main gate has an impressive arch with carvings and opens in a large courtyard which has the famous stone chariot in the centre. The main temple is located just behind the chariot and has beautiful carvings. There are also several other smaller temples inside the courtyard, all of which are definitely worth a visit. The carvings on the walls/pillars of these structures depict various gods in different forms.
Kadalekalu Ganesh Temple in Hampi
Kadalekalu Ganesh is an important temple in Hampi. The temple has traditional stone architecture and is located on Hemakuta Hill and has a huge 15 feet monolithic statue of Lord Ganesha which is a believed to be one of the largest in the world. The reason why the attraction is called Kadalekalu is because the belly of the deity is chiselled to look like Kadalekalu (Bengal gram).
Hanuman Temple in Hampi
Atop the Anjaneya Hill, this temple is dedicated to Hanuman. 570 steps must be climbed by devotees to visit this temple in Hampi. The view from atop the hillock beside this temple is a feast for the eyes. The temple is 500 years old is dedicated to Lord Hanuman. Sri Vyasaraja, who was the Rajaguru of the Vijayanagara Kingdom and a Dwaita philosopher, was the one to install the idol of Lord Hanuman in the temple. Being one of the most famous attractions of Anjeyanadri Hill, the Monkey Temple is considered as a sacred spot for all the Hindus.
The Postcard
A carte postale published by Louis Lévy bearing an early image of the beach at Le Touquet-Paris-Plage.
Le Touquet
Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, commonly referred to as Le Touquet, is a commune near Etaples, in the Pas-de-Calais department in northern France. It has a population of 5,355 but welcomes up to 250,000 people during the summer.
Le Touquet has a reputation as the most elegant holiday resort of northern France, the playground of rich Parisians (hence its full name), with many luxury hotels.
Since the mid-1990's, Le Touquet’s villas have become extremely fashionable amongst architecture lovers throughout Europe who have rediscovered the “folie” of seaside architecture of both the Roaring Twenties and the 1930's.
Town Trails
Today the town tourist office offers organised trails to see outstanding examples of 19th. and 20th. century domestic architecture, which are now preserved and protected.
Le Touquet's Early Years
In the 19th. century it was an area of wild sand dunes and forest - part of a hunting estate.
In 1902 Allen Stoneham and John Whitley bought the land through their company Le Touquet Syndicate Ltd., and were instrumental in developing the town into a golf and gambling resort.
It became known as “Paris by the Sea”, and strict building regulations encouraged the most talented architects to create imaginative and innovative developments. The most famous local architect is Louis Quetelart.
The Great War
During most of World War I, Le Touquet was the home of the Duchess of Westminster's (No 1 British Red Cross Society) Hospital for wounded British troops.
The No. 2 Canadian Stationary Hospital had the distinction of being the first Canadian Unit to land on French soil. No. 2 Stationary opened at the Hotel du Golf at Le Touquet on November 27, 1914.
All the 142 British Commonwealth war graves in Le Touquet's Communal Cemetery are from the hospitals. In the same cemetery a wooden obelisk was erected by the commune's lifeboatmen in honour of the British.
H. G. Wells
In 1909, H. G. Wells and Amber Reeves fled to Le Touquet in an abortive elopement. The two returned to Britain after a number of weeks, though Amber later gave birth to Wells's daughter, Anna-Jane Blanco White, after the relationship ended.
Noël Coward
In the 1920's, Noël Coward and the “smart set” from England spent weekends here, and commissioned more outstanding villa designs echoing traditional and ultra-modern domestic styles.
P. G. Wodehouse
P. G. Wodehouse lived in Le Touquet from 1934 to 1939.
The Postcard
A postally unused carte postale that was published by Cie des Arts Alsaciennes Photomécaniques of Strasbourg, with photography by Pecceu. The card was distributed by Vassal - Tabac de la Forêt.
The image is a glossy real photograph.
Le Touquet
Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, commonly referred to as Le Touquet, is a commune near Etaples, in the Pas-de-Calais department in northern France. It has a population of 5,355 but welcomes up to 250,000 people during the summer.
Le Touquet has a reputation as the most elegant holiday resort of northern France, the playground of rich Parisians (hence its full name), with many luxury hotels.
Since the mid-1990's, Le Touquet’s villas have become extremely fashionable amongst architecture lovers throughout Europe who have rediscovered the “folie” of seaside architecture of both the Roaring Twenties and the 1930's.
Town Trails
Today the town tourist office offers organised trails to see outstanding examples of 19th and 20th century domestic architecture, which are now preserved and protected.
Le Touquet's Early Years
In the 19th. century it was an area of wild sand dunes and forest - part of a hunting estate.
In 1902 Allen Stoneham and John Whitley bought the land through their company Le Touquet Syndicate Ltd., and were instrumental in developing the town into a golf and gambling resort.
It became known as “Paris by the Sea”, and strict building regulations encouraged the most talented architects to create imaginative and innovative developments. The most famous local architect is Louis Quetelart.
The Great War
During most of World War I, Le Touquet was the home of the Duchess of Westminster's (No 1 British Red Cross Society) Hospital for wounded British troops.
The No. 2 Canadian Stationary Hospital had the distinction of being the first Canadian Unit to land on French soil. No. 2 Stationary opened at the Hotel du Golf at Le Touquet on November 27, 1914.
All the 142 British Commonwealth war graves in Le Touquet's Communal Cemetery are from the hospitals. In the same cemetery a wooden obelisk was erected by the commune's lifeboatmen in honour of the British.
H. G. Wells
In 1909, H. G. Wells and Amber Reeves fled to Le Touquet in an abortive elopement. The two returned to Britain after a number of weeks, though Amber later gave birth to Wells's daughter, Anna-Jane Blanco White, after the relationship ended.
Noël Coward
In the 1920's, Noël Coward and the “smart set” from England spent weekends here, and commissioned more outstanding villa designs echoing traditional and ultra-modern domestic styles.
P. G. Wodehouse
P. G. Wodehouse lived in Le Touquet from 1934 to 1939.
The Royal Picardy Hotel
The Royal Picardy was a luxury hotel in Le Touquet-Paris-Plage which was built in 1929 using plans drawn by architects Louis Debrouwer and Pierre Drobecq.
With its 500 bedrooms, it was at the time advertised as the most beautiful hotel in the world.
History of the Royal Picardy
The construction of this huge building started on the 20th. November 1928, was interrupted twice, once due to bad weather, and once due to a strike of the construction workers.
The first rooms opened in the Summer of 1929, and the grand opening took place in April 1930.
The building was damaged by bombing during WWII, and the Royal Picardy closed for good in 1951.
The city of Le Touquet purchased the building in 1967. It was demolished in 1968, and a hotel school was built on the site which opened on the 1st. October 1972.
Features of the Royal Picardy
The Royal Picardy was a 9 storey building, 40 metres in height. It had 500 rooms (all different, and all with a bathroom), 50 apartments ranging from 5 to 10 rooms, some of which had a swimming pool. There were also 120 lounges.
Each of the large apartments had a kitchen for meals in the apartment's salon, and accommodation for a housemaid or butler.
The hotel was equipped with a 25 metre pool with sanitized and heated water, a fitness room, a hammam, a mini-golf, a squash court, and phones in all rooms and lounges. The hotel's garage could accommodate 100 cars. It was surrounded by a 15 acre park.
We ended up visiting Benavente a little by chance, on our way to Astorga (surprises like this are one of the good results of never planning our trips thoroughly).
We were delighted and immediately understood it is a significant highlight for Romanesque architecture lovers.
The two Romanesque churches (in today’s post, Santa Maria del Azogue) are beautifully carved, with the typical features of the Castilla y Léon region and the nearby French Camino.
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Acabámos por explorar Benavente um pouco por acaso, a caminho de Astorga (surpresas como esta são um dos bons resultados de nunca planearmos as nossas viagens com grande detalhe).
Mas ficámos realmente satisfeitos, e percebemos imediatamente que se trata de um ponto alto para qualquer apaixonado por Arquitectura Românica.
As duas igrejas Românicas (nestas fotos, temos Santa Maria del Azogue), são maravilhosamente esculpidas, com todas as características típicas do estilo de Castilla y Léon, com as influências do Caminho Francês de Santiago que atravessa esta zona.
The building pictured here is the remaining part of the former cathedral of Utrecht. a very early example of Gothic architecture and the only example of the pure, french Gothic style in the Netherlands.
The current complex consists of the transept, choir and the 112 m tall tower (which stands on the other side of a square). originally there was an enormous nave as well, but due to money problems it was a very shabby construction, lacking a vaulted roof, most windows, most decoration and -most importantly- buttresses. it collapsed in 1674 when the city was hit by what was probably a tornado. in any case, the remaining parts have always been of most interest to architecture lovers, the missing part however, is not particularly missed.
Selecting to purchase a home in San Diego is a huge commitment, so you’ll wish to discover a neighborhood that fits your way of life.
That’s why we’re taking this chance to take a more detailed check out different areas throughout the city to aid you in tightening your search.
Mission Hills began as one man’s desired area and hasn’t lost its beauty.
Here are six factors Mission Hills can be the perfect area for you.
Right here’s a quick review of our list:
Factor 1 – Location, Location, Location
With views of Old Town, downtown, and San Diego Bay, what’s not to love about the area of Mission Hills?
A pamphlet written by the Inspiration Heights realty business back in 1907, developed to offer great single-home deals in the location, summed it up well:
” At your feet exists the Harbor, its mirror of amethyst held secure from the surges of the external sapphire sea by the enormous joint of Point Loma, as well as the lengthy low reaches of Coronado, whose gleaming line is worried by the stunning towers of the world-famed hotel … wanting to the west, you see initially, the little ‘Old Town’ of San Diego and also the community of Pacific Beach, after that Mission Bay separated by the ocean by a silvery hair versus which the breakers are constantly pounding and also foaming.”
A few features have contributed to this idealistic description in the century approximately, considering that it was created, but you obtain an idea of the suitable nature of the area.
According to Neighborhood Scout, most homeowners drive to work from this area north of downtown, but the average commute is a mere fifteen to thirty minutes. Public transport options are also offered.
Reason 2 – The Perfect Place for Architecture Lovers
Love home with a touch of background? Mission Hills is the area for you.
The Mission Hills neighborhood prides itself on a collection of properly maintained and meticulously brought back houses, which provide a thorough history of the location’s biggest names in style. More than 320 of these houses have been recognized as marked historic homes.
Hearkening back to its earliest growth phase, architectural masterpieces by very early 20th century designers consisting of William Hebbard, William Templeton Johnson, Emmor Brooke Weaver, Nathan Rigdon, Richard Requa, and Joel E. Brown are still standing.
If the mid-century layout is your favorite, residences created by popular engineers such as Lloyd Ruocco, Homer Delawie, John Lloyd Wright, and Sim Bruce Richards stay from the 1950s to the 1960s.
The area includes two historic districts, the Fort Stockton Line Historic District and the Mission Hills Historic District. Mission Hills Heritage is a regional organization that protects this distinct collection of cottage, Craftsman, grassy field institutions, Spanish revival, Mission rebirth, and Colonial rebirth homes.
Naturally, the making of a lovely community includes its landscaping. Also, Mission Hills flaunts its legend, Kate Sessions, with many debts with being accountable for the location’s starting, thanks to her vast baby room. Founded in 1910, a smaller version still leaves today, supplying the location with beautiful vegetation and a mug of coffee when you require a break from beautifying.
Factor 3 – Withstands The Ups and the Downs of The Market.
After the 2008 economic downturn, numerous customers were concerned about how well the value of their investment will hold up against volatile markets.
Boasting residences with a mean list price of $1.17 million and an average list price of 1.48 million, according to Redfin, it’s an easy-to-understand issue.
Using background as an overview is motivating for potential Mission Hills buyers. The location prospered throughout the 2008 downturn, and experts are certain this treasure of an area will certainly hold its value for a long time to come.
Reason 4 – Everything You Need Within Walking Distance
We’ve already stated the brief commute, but when you’re not at the office, everything you need is a walk away. Redfin gives the location a 70% walkability score.
Enterprise zone, including restaurants, watering holes, and various solutions, line West Washington Street from Hillcrest and Goldfinch Street. You’ll find several store stores and hair salons, too. Close-by Hillcrest brags supermarket, several dining establishments, and the museums, restaurants, and stores of Old Town are also within strolling range.
If it’s music you’re looking for, Mission Hills is home to among San Diego’s last independent song stores. Audiophiles can undergo the plastic, CD, and tape collections of M Theory Music, pay attention to a few examples, and even catch free online shows.
For all-natural beauty, take a walk with Pioneer Park, a community center with a haunted background.
Pioneer Park was once the house of Calvary Cemetery, among the oldest cemeteries in San Diego and the last house of greater than 4,000 early San Diego residents. While a few old headstones can be seen nearby, the bodies themselves weren’t disrupted when it was changed into the park in 1970.
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One of the most famous buildings of the University is its library. The building is it self a creation of a famous portuguese architect, Siza Vieira.
Besides the students of the university the building receives the visits of many architecture lovers.
Although not many windows can be spotted students are illuminated by natural light coming from the roof. Roof openings provide indirect light helping preserving the precious information. I studied many hours on the nice large tables but on winter days with few light, damage my have been caused on some of them by my heavy student head. The wavy walls are inspired by landscape geography of Aveiro sea river only a few meters away.
The Postcard
A postally unused postcard published by Cie des Arts Photomécaniques of Strasbourg.
It bears an early image of children playing on the beach at Le Touquet during low tide.
Le Touquet
Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, commonly referred to as Le Touquet, is a commune near Etaples, in the Pas-de-Calais department in northern France. It has a population of 5,355 but welcomes up to 250,000 people during the summer.
Le Touquet has a reputation as the most elegant holiday resort of northern France, the playground of rich Parisians (hence its full name), with many luxury hotels.
Since the mid-1990's, Le Touquet’s villas have become extremely fashionable amongst architecture lovers throughout Europe who have rediscovered the “folie” of seaside architecture of both the Roaring Twenties and the 1930's.
Town Trails
Today the town tourist office offers organised trails to see outstanding examples of 19th. and 20th. century domestic architecture, which are now preserved and protected.
Le Touquet's Early Years
In the 19th. century it was an area of wild sand dunes and forest - part of a hunting estate.
In 1902 Allen Stoneham and John Whitley bought the land through their company Le Touquet Syndicate Ltd., and were instrumental in developing the town into a golf and gambling resort.
It became known as “Paris by the Sea”, and strict building regulations encouraged the most talented architects to create imaginative and innovative developments. The most famous local architect is Louis Quetelart.
The Great War
During most of World War I, Le Touquet was the home of the Duchess of Westminster's (No 1 British Red Cross Society) Hospital for wounded British troops.
The No. 2 Canadian Stationary Hospital had the distinction of being the first Canadian Unit to land on French soil. No. 2 Stationary opened at the Hotel du Golf at Le Touquet on November 27, 1914.
All the 142 British Commonwealth war graves in Le Touquet's Communal Cemetery are from the hospitals. In the same cemetery a wooden obelisk was erected by the commune's lifeboatmen in honour of the British.
H. G. Wells
In 1909, H. G. Wells and Amber Reeves fled to Le Touquet in an abortive elopement. The two returned to Britain after a number of weeks, though Amber later gave birth to Wells's daughter, Anna-Jane Blanco White, after the relationship ended.
Noël Coward
In the 1920's, Noël Coward and the “smart set” from England spent weekends here, and commissioned more outstanding villa designs echoing traditional and ultra-modern domestic styles.
P. G. Wodehouse
P. G. Wodehouse lived in Le Touquet from 1934 to 1939.
We went to Naoshima for two days. Is not to far away from Okayama. And as always, it's pretty easy to travel with public transportation to this Island.
This Island is definetly a must see for contemporary art and architecture lovers. You will discover a few great museum set up in amazing constructions and as well all around the Island a few really interesting art installation. My favorite museum was the Chichu Art Museum, the building is just amazing and the few art pieces exposed inside are just mind blowing, especially the installations from James Turell who is using light as he's main component for his art.
The Postcard
A postally unused carte postale published by Cie des Arts Photomécaniques of Paris and Strasbourg. It bears an early image of the Casino at Le Touquet.
Le Touquet
Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, commonly referred to as Le Touquet, is a commune near Etaples, in the Pas-de-Calais department in northern France. It has a population of 5,355 but welcomes up to 250,000 people during the summer.
Le Touquet has a reputation as the most elegant holiday resort of northern France, the playground of rich Parisians (hence its full name), with many luxury hotels.
Since the mid-1990's, Le Touquet’s villas have become extremely fashionable amongst architecture lovers throughout Europe who have rediscovered the “folie” of seaside architecture of both the Roaring Twenties and the 1930's.
Town Trails
Today the town tourist office offers organised trails to see outstanding examples of 19th. and 20th. century domestic architecture, which are now preserved and protected.
Le Touquet's Early Years
In the 19th. century it was an area of wild sand dunes and forest - part of a hunting estate.
In 1902 Allen Stoneham and John Whitley bought the land through their company Le Touquet Syndicate Ltd., and were instrumental in developing the town into a golf and gambling resort.
It became known as “Paris by the Sea”, and strict building regulations encouraged the most talented architects to create imaginative and innovative developments. The most famous local architect is Louis Quetelart.
The Great War
During most of World War I, Le Touquet was the home of the Duchess of Westminster's (No 1 British Red Cross Society) Hospital for wounded British troops.
The No. 2 Canadian Stationary Hospital had the distinction of being the first Canadian Unit to land on French soil. No. 2 Stationary opened at the Hotel du Golf at Le Touquet on November 27, 1914.
All the 142 British Commonwealth war graves in Le Touquet's Communal Cemetery are from the hospitals. In the same cemetery a wooden obelisk was erected by the commune's lifeboatmen in honour of the British.
H. G. Wells
In 1909, H. G. Wells and Amber Reeves fled to Le Touquet in an abortive elopement. The two returned to Britain after a number of weeks, though Amber later gave birth to Wells's daughter, Anna-Jane Blanco White, after the relationship ended.
Noël Coward
In the 1920's, Noël Coward and the “smart set” from England spent weekends here, and commissioned more outstanding villa designs echoing traditional and ultra-modern domestic styles.
P. G. Wodehouse
P. G. Wodehouse lived in Le Touquet from 1934 to 1939.
The Postcard
A postally unused carte postale bearing an early view of the beach at Le Touquet during the bathing hour.
Le Touquet
Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, commonly referred to as Le Touquet, is a commune near Etaples, in the Pas-de-Calais department in northern France. It has a population of 5,355 but welcomes up to 250,000 people during the summer.
Le Touquet has a reputation as the most elegant holiday resort of northern France, the playground of rich Parisians (hence its full name), with many luxury hotels.
Since the mid-1990's, Le Touquet’s villas have become extremely fashionable amongst architecture lovers throughout Europe who have rediscovered the “folie” of seaside architecture of both the Roaring Twenties and the 1930's.
Town Trails
Today the town tourist office offers organised trails to see outstanding examples of 19th. and 20th. century domestic architecture, which are now preserved and protected.
Le Touquet's Early Years
In the 19th. century it was an area of wild sand dunes and forest - part of a hunting estate.
In 1902 Allen Stoneham and John Whitley bought the land through their company Le Touquet Syndicate Ltd., and were instrumental in developing the town into a golf and gambling resort.
It became known as “Paris by the Sea”, and strict building regulations encouraged the most talented architects to create imaginative and innovative developments. The most famous local architect is Louis Quetelart.
The Great War
During most of World War I, Le Touquet was the home of the Duchess of Westminster's (No 1 British Red Cross Society) Hospital for wounded British troops.
The No. 2 Canadian Stationary Hospital had the distinction of being the first Canadian Unit to land on French soil. No. 2 Stationary opened at the Hotel du Golf at Le Touquet on November 27, 1914.
All the 142 British Commonwealth war graves in Le Touquet's Communal Cemetery are from the hospitals. In the same cemetery a wooden obelisk was erected by the commune's lifeboatmen in honour of the British.
H. G. Wells
In 1909, H. G. Wells and Amber Reeves fled to Le Touquet in an abortive elopement. The two returned to Britain after a number of weeks, though Amber later gave birth to Wells's daughter, Anna-Jane Blanco White, after the relationship ended.
Noël Coward
In the 1920's, Noël Coward and the “smart set” from England spent weekends here, and commissioned more outstanding villa designs echoing traditional and ultra-modern domestic styles.
P. G. Wodehouse
P. G. Wodehouse lived in Le Touquet from 1934 to 1939.
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