Friday, June 30, 2006

The Cow boy


When I saw this cowboy I took my camera to shoot him. I believe that I have been faster that him.

Carmes square

Thursday, June 29, 2006

The Sorano Theatre


The Daniel Sorano theatre was constructed by the City of Toulouse in 1963, in an amphitheatre that had previously been used for teaching science. This theatre, with its façade in the style of a neoclassical temple, is an integral part of the Toulouse cityscape.

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Wednesday, June 28, 2006

Peugeot : A French car maker


Peugeot is even over 100 years old. The Peugeot family established a solid financial basis since the early 19th century by producing various industrial products, including bicycle. In 1890, just 4 years after Carl Benz and Gottlieb Daimler’s invention of motor car, Armand Peugeot produced his first 4-wheel motor vehicle based on his quadricycle.

Tuesday, June 27, 2006

Pink Birds


Yesterday I forgot to tell you not to choose the pink shirt for this summer. It will be difficult for your friends to recognize you...

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Monday, June 26, 2006

Summer's colors


Summer's colors are also in the shops' windows. Only one week before the summer holidays in france. Please, even if you are in a hurry, don't forget to buy a new shirts swimsuits before to leave your town.
Wilson

Sunday, June 25, 2006

Rio Loco


Toulouse awaits in a convivial climate 150.000 people on banks of the Garonne. For its 12th edition, this festival of musics offers more than 20 concerts in the open air.

Prairie des Filtres

Saturday, June 24, 2006

Electrons's world



Electricity is actually made up of extremely tiny particles called electrons, that you cannot see with the naked eye unless you have been drinking.
Carmes square

Friday, June 23, 2006

hydroelectric institute

In the 20th century in order to achieve its economic goals, the city had to opt for form of architecture adapted to its future needs.

Ramier/ rond point Benech

Thursday, June 22, 2006

leo's roof


Esthetics was everywhere on the old buildings. This is very different nowadays for the new one!

Leo street

Wednesday, June 21, 2006

Annual "Fête de la Musique"


For the june 21, every year french towns celebrate the first day of Summer in music. It's now a 25 year old tradition.

Saint Aubin Square

Tuesday, June 20, 2006

Leo's Fountain


"What a lot of wather!" This fountain was built last month and not the last century like the other one of Toulouse. For decoration and embellishment it is pretty good. Take a look if you are at toulouse tomorrow.

Saint Scarbes Square

Monday, June 19, 2006

The Dog red & Brown.


Can I advise you? The dog was sleeping quietly. When I approached it to take it photo it did not agree. It stood up quickly to bark at me. The next time, I will not forget to ask the permission before to do it...or I will choose a smaller.
Valade street

Sunday, June 18, 2006

Just Before Marrying



this young girl will get married soon. With her friends she celebrate for the last time her life of single person in the downtown.
Saint Georges

Saturday, June 17, 2006

The Old Publicity


This week there is polemic about the privatization of the French gas company (Gaz de France, GDF). Maybe we will see strikes to stop that. During this time the world is progressing.

Lakanal street

Friday, June 16, 2006

Egyptian antiquities and arts from Asia


Housed in a small Moorish pavilion near the Canal du Midi, the museum bears the name of Georges Labit (1862-1899), a collector from Toulouse who gathered together in his villa the items and artefacts he had purchased on his numerous travels.
Matyres de la libération street / Japon street

Thursday, June 15, 2006

The Film Library


It was founded in the Fifties by a team of movie enthusiasts. It shelters 500.000 film' photos and personalities of the cinema (actors, realizers, technicians) and 60.000 movies' posters that constitute the funds iconographic.

Taur Street

Wednesday, June 14, 2006

Baladine


On the embankments of the Garonne, arranged for the pedestrians, of the spaces of lawn, of the benches, permit a walk to relax. It's one of the most beautiful places of Toulouse, the night.

Daurade Square

Tuesday, June 13, 2006

Entrance


In Toulouse, gastronomy is part of the lifestyle. Eating well is of the utmost importance! the arrow indicate the way to find the entrance of a restaurant on Mage square.
Tolosane street/Mage square

Monday, June 12, 2006

Sunny Day


For the future, the Toulouse Rugby team (Stade Toulousain) will have to reconsider its strategy and its recruitment. . .

Kids amusments this sunday afternoon - Jadin des Plantes

Sunday, June 11, 2006

The dream passes for the Stade Toulousain


The dream passed for the Stade Toulousain (Toulouse Rugby Team), beaten at the Stade de France (Paris stadium) by Biarritz Olympique during the final of the championship of France. On saturday, Biarritz was a team which, on this match, was higher to the Red and Black. Biarritz preserved its title (40-13).




Place of the Capitole. People watch the game on a giant screen.

Saturday, June 10, 2006

Exceptional event


Exceptional visit of the Museum Augustins with Mr Daguerre de Hureaux the director of the museum. There are several rooms. Each one is devoted to a specific art. For example in the red room are presented paintings of the 18th century and some sculptures of the same period.
Augustins museum

Friday, June 09, 2006

The "diable" (It is the name of this trolley)


This is a colorful and often noisy market. Come here only if you seek the specific and warm atmosphere of the Carmes district.

Carmes

Thursday, June 08, 2006

The staires
Toulouse has a far-reaching memory. Each epoch has added a share of the intangible, responsible as much for totay's mysteries and myths as for its customs and practises.

Wednesday, June 07, 2006

Red & Black


Security is mostly a superstition. In the nature it does not really exist because most of the time, life is either a daring adventure or nothing.
Abattoirs museum

Tuesday, June 06, 2006

Shopping day


Toulouse is a major shopping destination. All the main internationally renowned brands in fashion are represented in the city.
Metz/Assézat

Monday, June 05, 2006

14th bikes festival


Each years, an association (Association Vélo) organizes this festival to develop and improve the practice of the bicycle in the city. For this special occasion there were thousands of bicycles in the streets. Some of them were very originals.
Metz Street

Sunday, June 04, 2006

Right to dream


After the match: The stade Français (Paris Rugby Team) vs the Stade Toulousain (toulouse team) in semi-final of the french championship this Saturday night. There were no favourites. Toulouse were attacking the walls of Paris. Finally, Although copiously dominated, Toulouse showed of a great defensive solidity and especially an incredible realism to beat 12-9 Paris.

Capitole

Saturday, June 03, 2006

What's your name?


Many young people meet every saturday afternoon around place saint georges.

Friday, June 02, 2006

Under the bridge


There is no water under the bridge only one painting which was carried out by an anonymous artist. it is not signed...
Garonnette

Thursday, June 01, 2006

Come On Now!


If you don't know where you are going, you can follow the arrows on the road! If you think that it's too difficult. Park your car immediately for a while of rest and please, try to find a parking without charges. You will be more relaxed.
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