After clearing away the concrete, Anne-Laurence and Philippe Schiepan turned this ancient church with its 6th-century foundations in Arles, France, into Le Collatéral. As well as being their home, it’s also a four-room hotel filled with art and design.
Alice Mann, London, England
© Alice MannMarching to music is a sport in some South African schools, and Keisha is a third-year drum majorette in Cape Town. I was touched by the pride in her face.
Anyone can build near water, but how about on it? The 16th-century architects of Chenonceau Castle were looking for a challenge, so they built a wing of the castle on top of a 60-meter-long bridge spanning the Cher River. It’s now Europe’s most popular castle and boasts 800 000 visitors a year.
Gentle on the eye, cheerful and fun: sunny items to ward off those workaday blues!
Eye-catching: Yellow crew-neck cotton jersey sweatshirt by Holiday Boileau.
Party animal: USB loudspeakers for music, videos, games and parties.
Retro: The 1974 Vita Parcours sneaker by Bally is celebrating a comeback.
Organic: This popcorn is also vegan, gluten-free and gone in the blink of an eye!