This old harbor on the western coast of the Loire Valley in France goes through a startling transformation each day. Owing to its northern location, the tides are particularly strong. At low tide, which was how my family and I first found it, all boats sit on mud and there is no water to be... Continue Reading →

The rooftops of this lovely French town tell the story of beautifully imperfect building over the centuries. No straight lines, but lots of passion.

This Loire Valley castle proves that the French are uninterested in straight lines and pragmatism. Everything curves, swerves, and soars. Beauty is an end, not a means to an end.

This has to be the coolest subway station in the world. It looks like it was welded by robots in 1939. The walls form a perfect circle.

I know, I know, it's a THE most expected photo. But it is a gripping sight in person. It compels one to raise the camera. Damn you, Eiffel! (Plus, I got the moon in there 🙂

Loches is a thoroughly medieval village in the Loire. This picture overlooking the town was taken from atop a castle (which goes to show that even in the middle ages, the key to real estate was location).