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China: Duckling Raised With Puppies Nurses From Mother Dog in Guangxi

On September 6, 2025, in Guangxi, located in southern China, a video captured a dark duckling nestling under a mother dog alongside a white puppy. The duckling suckled eagerly while the mother dog stayed calm and quietly watched over it as it fed. The owner explained that the duckling had lived with the puppies since hatching and seemed to think it was one of the dogs. The mother dog had also accepted the duckling and gently nursed it each time, creating a heartwarming and unlikely bond.

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China: Golden Retriever Joins Children on Swing Ride at Henan Amusement Park

On January 3, 2026, at an amusement park in Shangqiu, located in central China’s Henan province, a video recorded children riding a rotating swing chair attraction. Among the riders was a golden retriever sitting calmly on one of the seats. As the ride began spinning, the dog stayed seated and moved along with the chair. It did not appear nervous or panicked while the swing continued circling through the air.

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China: Sleeping Dog Chews Treat Without Opening Eyes

On November 2, 2025, in Yunnan, located in southwestern China’s Yunnan province, a video captured a village dog lying with its eyes closed. The animal appeared to be deeply asleep. The owner quietly placed a meat strip into the dog’s mouth. The dog’s jaw closed reflexively on the treat while its eyes stayed shut, showing only slight movements around the muzzle. As the dog tasted the meat, the muscles near its mouth twitched repeatedly, but it still refused to open its eyes, as if continuing to sleep while chewing.

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China: Pair of Two-Headed Turtles Face Each Other Through Glass

On April 23, 2026, in Guangdong, located in southern China, a video recorded a rare scene involving two two-headed turtles. The owner held a small purple two-headed turtle in hand and brought it close to the glass enclosure of a much larger one. Inside the glass, the bigger two-headed turtle was also purple and stared directly at the smaller turtle. The size difference between them created a strong visual contrast. The larger turtle remained still while watching the small one, making the meeting look unusually intense. The small turtle stayed in the owner’s hand as the two faced each other across the glass. Chinese viewers commented that it is not easy for a two-headed turtle to grow so large. Many described it as rare and said it should be carefully raised.

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China: Young Shepherd Boy Carries Lamb Across Stream in Guizhou

On April 6, 2026, in Bijie, Guizhou, a video captured a ten-year-old shepherd boy carefully stepping across a stream using scattered stones while holding a lamb securely in his arms. The boy moved slowly to keep his balance, showing patience and care as he ensured the young animal stayed safe from the flowing water. Behind him, the lamb’s mother trailed closely, appearing attentive and unwilling to leave her offspring, while a small dog accompanied them, adding to the pastoral scene.

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China: Snow Slide Onto Windshield, Blocking Driver’s View

On March 1, 2026, in Shanxi, China, a driver nearly lost visibility while driving after snow slid off their car roof onto the windshield. The sudden whiteout briefly blocked their view, but they stayed calm and avoided any accident.

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China: Robot Dog Frightens Golden Retriever Into Hiding in Wuhan

On March 24, 2026, in Wuhan, located in central China’s Hubei province, a video recorded a robot dog encountering a golden retriever outdoors. As soon as the machine noticed the real dog, it moved excitedly and took on a posture that looked like it wanted to challenge it. The golden retriever had apparently never seen such a machine before. Faced with the robot dog’s movements and sounds, it quickly jumped into nearby bushes and stayed hidden. The robot dog remained outside waiting, while the retriever did not dare come back out. It only peered from behind the grass and kept its distance from the machine.

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China: Fearless Hamsters Turn Young Crocodile’s Mouth Into Playground

This is the bizarre moment that a pair of hamsters were seen playing inside a young crocodile’s mouth, forming an unlikely cross-species bond in China. On February 20, 2026, in Hunan, China, the video captured two small hamsters fearlessly climbing in and out of a young crocodile’s open jaws. Rather than showing aggression, the reptile appeared calm and tolerant, allowing the tiny rodents to explore its mouth as if it were a playground. The hamsters moved freely, pausing occasionally before darting around again, while the crocodile remained still, seemingly treating them as companions rather than prey. The unusual interaction created a striking contrast between predator instincts and gentle behavior. The video ended with the hamsters still playfully lingering around the crocodile’s mouth as the reptile stayed relaxed and motionless.

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China: Dancing Girl Captures Beluga Whale’s Attention at Anhui Aquarium

On February 14, 2026, in Anhui, located in eastern China, a video recorded a girl dancing in front of the glass wall at an aquarium. She moved freely while facing the tank, apparently unaware of what was happening behind her at first. As she danced, a beluga in the distance began swimming closer. The whale then approached the glass and stayed near the girl, appearing to watch her movements from inside the tank. When the girl turned around and noticed the beluga beside the glass, she immediately smiled. The interaction lasted only a brief moment, but the timing made it look as though the dance had drawn the animal over.

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China: Puppy Falls Into Dog Food Bucket, Gets Cleaned by Other Dogs

On March 9, 2026, in Guangdong, southern China, a video captured a puppy falling into a bucket of dog food. Rather than panicking, it stayed inside and kept eating as if nothing was wrong. The owner eventually lifted the puppy out, and the moment it was set down, several other dogs rushed over and began licking food crumbs off its body and fur, even around its ears, while the puppy lay still and let them carry on.

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China: Monkeys Admire Their Reflections on Glossy Car in Ganzi, Sichuan

On March 2, 2026, in Ganzi, Sichuan province, a video recorded several monkeys gathering around a black car parked nearby. The car’s surface was so clean and glossy that it reflected like a mirror. The monkeys stood close to the doors and panels, looking at their reflections. Some shifted positions as if checking different angles, using the car body like a full-length mirror. One monkey climbed onto the roof and stayed there, appearing to look down at its own reflection from above.

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China: Wild Tiger Sparks Tense Moment on Snowy Road in Hunchun

A Chinese man had a tense encounter with a wild tiger resting by the roadside while driving on a snowy road. Filmed on February 19, 2026, in Hunchun, Jilin, the video shows the tiger lying just meters from the car. The driver stayed inside, filming as he carefully passed while the massive, alert tiger remained on the snow-covered road.

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China: Samoyeds Poke Heads Through Café Window, Charming Passersby

On January 25, 2026, in Guangzhou, Guangdong, the video captured a cat and dog cafe called Mao Rong Ye Ye where the owner had prepared two round openings in a window to welcome customers. The footage showed two Samoyeds taking turns to push their heads through the holes, their white fur filling the frame as they looked around with calm and curious expressions. People nearby slowed down, smiled, and pointed their phones at the scene. The dogs stayed still for a moment, then leaned forward again, as if posing, while the shop interior remained busy behind them. The video ended with the two dogs holding their positions as more pedestrians stopped to take photos.

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China: Delivery Robot Feeds Stray Cat in Jiangxi

A delivery robot gently approached a stray cat and offered food in Jiangxi, China, on July 1, 2025. As the machine rolled closer with food and stopped at a cautious distance, the cat first looked confused and stayed still. After a brief pause, the animal inched forward, sniffed the offering, and then began to eat as the robot quietly waited nearby.

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Nantong-Suzhou-Jiaxing- Ningbo High Speed Railway Construction

Aerial view of the construction site of the Nantong-Suzhou-Jiaxing- Ningbo High speed Railway Hangzhou Bay Cross sea Railway Bridge in Haiyan County, Jiaxing City, Zhejiang Province, China on December 13, 2025. The bridge has a total length of 29.2 kilometers and is the world's longest under construction high-speed rail sea crossing bridge with the highest construction standards. The Beihang Road Bridge has a main span of 450 meters, breaking the record for the world's largest under construction ballastless track cable-stayed bridge.

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Nantong-Suzhou-Jiaxing- Ningbo High Speed Railway Construction

Aerial view of the construction site of the Nantong-Suzhou-Jiaxing- Ningbo High speed Railway Hangzhou Bay Cross sea Railway Bridge in Haiyan County, Jiaxing City, Zhejiang Province, China on December 13, 2025. The bridge has a total length of 29.2 kilometers and is the world's longest under construction high-speed rail sea crossing bridge with the highest construction standards. The Beihang Road Bridge has a main span of 450 meters, breaking the record for the world's largest under construction ballastless track cable-stayed bridge.

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Nantong-Suzhou-Jiaxing- Ningbo High Speed Railway Construction

Aerial view of the construction site of the Nantong-Suzhou-Jiaxing- Ningbo High speed Railway Hangzhou Bay Cross sea Railway Bridge in Haiyan County, Jiaxing City, Zhejiang Province, China on December 13, 2025. The bridge has a total length of 29.2 kilometers and is the world's longest under construction high-speed rail sea crossing bridge with the highest construction standards. The Beihang Road Bridge has a main span of 450 meters, breaking the record for the world's largest under construction ballastless track cable-stayed bridge.

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Nantong-Suzhou-Jiaxing- Ningbo High Speed Railway Construction

Aerial view of the construction site of the Nantong-Suzhou-Jiaxing- Ningbo High speed Railway Hangzhou Bay Cross sea Railway Bridge in Haiyan County, Jiaxing City, Zhejiang Province, China on December 13, 2025. The bridge has a total length of 29.2 kilometers and is the world's longest under construction high-speed rail sea crossing bridge with the highest construction standards. The Beihang Road Bridge has a main span of 450 meters, breaking the record for the world's largest under construction ballastless track cable-stayed bridge.

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Nantong-Suzhou-Jiaxing- Ningbo High Speed Railway Construction

Aerial view of the construction site of the Nantong-Suzhou-Jiaxing- Ningbo High speed Railway Hangzhou Bay Cross sea Railway Bridge in Haiyan County, Jiaxing City, Zhejiang Province, China on December 13, 2025. The bridge has a total length of 29.2 kilometers and is the world's longest under construction high-speed rail sea crossing bridge with the highest construction standards. The Beihang Road Bridge has a main span of 450 meters, breaking the record for the world's largest under construction ballastless track cable-stayed bridge.

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Nantong-Suzhou-Jiaxing- Ningbo High Speed Railway Construction

Aerial view of the construction site of the Nantong-Suzhou-Jiaxing- Ningbo High speed Railway Hangzhou Bay Cross sea Railway Bridge in Haiyan County, Jiaxing City, Zhejiang Province, China on December 13, 2025. The bridge has a total length of 29.2 kilometers and is the world's longest under construction high-speed rail sea crossing bridge with the highest construction standards. The Beihang Road Bridge has a main span of 450 meters, breaking the record for the world's largest under construction ballastless track cable-stayed bridge.

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Nantong-Suzhou-Jiaxing- Ningbo High Speed Railway Construction

Aerial view of the construction site of the Nantong-Suzhou-Jiaxing- Ningbo High speed Railway Hangzhou Bay Cross sea Railway Bridge in Haiyan County, Jiaxing City, Zhejiang Province, China on December 13, 2025. The bridge has a total length of 29.2 kilometers and is the world's longest under construction high-speed rail sea crossing bridge with the highest construction standards. The Beihang Road Bridge has a main span of 450 meters, breaking the record for the world's largest under construction ballastless track cable-stayed bridge.

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Nantong-Suzhou-Jiaxing- Ningbo High Speed Railway Construction

Aerial view of the construction site of the Nantong-Suzhou-Jiaxing- Ningbo High speed Railway Hangzhou Bay Cross sea Railway Bridge in Haiyan County, Jiaxing City, Zhejiang Province, China on December 13, 2025. The bridge has a total length of 29.2 kilometers and is the world's longest under construction high-speed rail sea crossing bridge with the highest construction standards. The Beihang Road Bridge has a main span of 450 meters, breaking the record for the world's largest under construction ballastless track cable-stayed bridge.

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Nantong-Suzhou-Jiaxing- Ningbo High Speed Railway Construction

Aerial view of the construction site of the Nantong-Suzhou-Jiaxing- Ningbo High speed Railway Hangzhou Bay Cross sea Railway Bridge in Haiyan County, Jiaxing City, Zhejiang Province, China on December 13, 2025. The bridge has a total length of 29.2 kilometers and is the world's longest under construction high-speed rail sea crossing bridge with the highest construction standards. The Beihang Road Bridge has a main span of 450 meters, breaking the record for the world's largest under construction ballastless track cable-stayed bridge.

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Nantong-Suzhou-Jiaxing- Ningbo High Speed Railway Construction

Aerial view of the construction site of the Nantong-Suzhou-Jiaxing- Ningbo High speed Railway Hangzhou Bay Cross sea Railway Bridge in Haiyan County, Jiaxing City, Zhejiang Province, China on December 13, 2025. The bridge has a total length of 29.2 kilometers and is the world's longest under construction high-speed rail sea crossing bridge with the highest construction standards. The Beihang Road Bridge has a main span of 450 meters, breaking the record for the world's largest under construction ballastless track cable-stayed bridge.

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Spain: Snow, Fog and Freezing Temps Hit Sierra de Madrid

Snowfall continued across the Sierra de Madrid on Wednesday, December 3, with Aemet maintaining a yellow alert for up to 5 cm of snow above 1,100 meters. Cloudy skies, fog, and light morning showers were reported, while temperatures stayed near freezing in higher areas.

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Tallinn Christmas Market

21.11.2025, Tallinn. Tallinn Christmas Market that has frequently been named among the best in Europe was officially opened. Tallinn's annual Christmas market has stayed largely unchanged for years, featuring stalls with mulled wine, blood sausages, sweets, wool mittens, fur hats and amber jewelry. Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

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Tallinn Christmas Market

21.11.2025, Tallinn. Tallinn Christmas Market that has frequently been named among the best in Europe was officially opened. Tallinn's annual Christmas market has stayed largely unchanged for years, featuring stalls with mulled wine, blood sausages, sweets, wool mittens, fur hats and amber jewelry. Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

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Tallinn Christmas Market

21.11.2025, Tallinn. Tallinn Christmas Market that has frequently been named among the best in Europe was officially opened. Tallinn's annual Christmas market has stayed largely unchanged for years, featuring stalls with mulled wine, blood sausages, sweets, wool mittens, fur hats and amber jewelry. Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

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Tallinn Christmas Market

21.11.2025, Tallinn. Tallinn Christmas Market that has frequently been named among the best in Europe is officially open. Tallinn's annual Christmas market has stayed largely unchanged for years, featuring stalls with mulled wine, blood sausages, sweets, wool mittens, fur hats and amber jewelry. Photo Rasmus Rebase, Postimees

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Tallinn Christmas Market

21.11.2025, Tallinn. Tallinn Christmas Market that has frequently been named among the best in Europe is officially open. Tallinn's annual Christmas market has stayed largely unchanged for years, featuring stalls with mulled wine, blood sausages, sweets, wool mittens, fur hats and amber jewelry. Photo Rasmus Rebase, Postimees

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Tallinn Christmas Market

21.11.2025, Tallinn. Tallinn Christmas Market that has frequently been named among the best in Europe is officially open. Tallinn's annual Christmas market has stayed largely unchanged for years, featuring stalls with mulled wine, blood sausages, sweets, wool mittens, fur hats and amber jewelry. Photo Rasmus Rebase, Postimees

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Tallinn Christmas Market

21.11.2025, Tallinn. Tallinn Christmas Market that has frequently been named among the best in Europe is officially open. Tallinn's annual Christmas market has stayed largely unchanged for years, featuring stalls with mulled wine, blood sausages, sweets, wool mittens, fur hats and amber jewelry. Photo Rasmus Rebase, Postimees

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Tallinn Christmas Market

21.11.2025, Tallinn. Tallinn Christmas Market that has frequently been named among the best in Europe is officially open. Tallinn's annual Christmas market has stayed largely unchanged for years, featuring stalls with mulled wine, blood sausages, sweets, wool mittens, fur hats and amber jewelry. Photo Rasmus Rebase, Postimees

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Tallinn Christmas Market

21.11.2025, Tallinn. Tallinn Christmas Market that has frequently been named among the best in Europe is officially open. Tallinn's annual Christmas market has stayed largely unchanged for years, featuring stalls with mulled wine, blood sausages, sweets, wool mittens, fur hats and amber jewelry. Photo Rasmus Rebase, Postimees

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Tallinn Christmas Market

21.11.2025, Tallinn. Tallinn Christmas Market that has frequently been named among the best in Europe was officially opened. Tallinn's annual Christmas market has stayed largely unchanged for years, featuring stalls with mulled wine, blood sausages, sweets, wool mittens, fur hats and amber jewelry. Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

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Tallinn Christmas Market

21.11.2025, Tallinn. Tallinn Christmas Market that has frequently been named among the best in Europe was officially opened. Tallinn's annual Christmas market has stayed largely unchanged for years, featuring stalls with mulled wine, blood sausages, sweets, wool mittens, fur hats and amber jewelry. Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

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Tallinn Christmas Market

21.11.2025, Tallinn. Tallinn Christmas Market that has frequently been named among the best in Europe was officially opened. Tallinn's annual Christmas market has stayed largely unchanged for years, featuring stalls with mulled wine, blood sausages, sweets, wool mittens, fur hats and amber jewelry. Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

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Tallinn Christmas Market

21.11.2025, Tallinn. Tallinn Christmas Market that has frequently been named among the best in Europe was officially opened. Tallinn's annual Christmas market has stayed largely unchanged for years, featuring stalls with mulled wine, blood sausages, sweets, wool mittens, fur hats and amber jewelry. Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

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Tallinn Christmas Market

21.11.2025, Tallinn. Tallinn Christmas Market that has frequently been named among the best in Europe was officially opened. Tallinn's annual Christmas market has stayed largely unchanged for years, featuring stalls with mulled wine, blood sausages, sweets, wool mittens, fur hats and amber jewelry. Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

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Tallinn Christmas Market

21.11.2025, Tallinn. Tallinn Christmas Market that has frequently been named among the best in Europe was officially opened. Tallinn's annual Christmas market has stayed largely unchanged for years, featuring stalls with mulled wine, blood sausages, sweets, wool mittens, fur hats and amber jewelry. Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

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Tallinn Christmas Market

21.11.2025, Tallinn. Tallinn Christmas Market that has frequently been named among the best in Europe was officially opened. Tallinn's annual Christmas market has stayed largely unchanged for years, featuring stalls with mulled wine, blood sausages, sweets, wool mittens, fur hats and amber jewelry. Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

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Tallinn Christmas Market

21.11.2025, Tallinn. Tallinn Christmas Market that has frequently been named among the best in Europe was officially opened. Tallinn's annual Christmas market has stayed largely unchanged for years, featuring stalls with mulled wine, blood sausages, sweets, wool mittens, fur hats and amber jewelry. Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

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Tallinn Christmas Market

21.11.2025, Tallinn. Tallinn Christmas Market that has frequently been named among the best in Europe was officially opened. Tallinn's annual Christmas market has stayed largely unchanged for years, featuring stalls with mulled wine, blood sausages, sweets, wool mittens, fur hats and amber jewelry. Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

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China: Two Ducks Give Puppy Beak “Massage” in Zhanjiang, Guangdong

On October 8, 2025, in Zhanjiang, Guangdong, a video captured two black ducks gently pecking a small yellow puppy’s fur and ears. The puppy stayed calm, seeming to enjoy the “massage.” The lighthearted scene quickly went viral, with viewers joking that the ducks were giving the happiest spa treatment ever.

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China: Dog Rescued After Being Trapped in Elevator in Anhui

On August 28, 2025, a shocking accident occurred in a residential building in Anhui Province, eastern China. As the elevator doors opened, a pet dog entered, but its elderly owner either deliberately stayed behind or failed to get on in time, leaving the dog alone inside as the doors closed. As the elevator descended, the dog's leash became caught in the door, pulling it upward and leaving the dog dangling from the ceiling in a dangerous position. A man and woman waiting on the next floor quickly rescued the dog when the elevator doors opened.

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Illustration - Occitanie

FRANCE. AVEYRON (12) AERIAL VIEW OF THE MILLAU VIADUCT (CABLE-STAYED BRIDGE BY THE EIFFAGE GROUP) DESIGNED BY THE FAMOUS BRITISH ARCHITECT NORMAN FOSTER BETWEEN 2001 AND 2004. THE TOWN OF MILLAU IN THE BACKGROUND. Photo by Frederic Hedelin/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Millau

FRANCE. AVEYRON (12) MILLAU. MILLAU VIADUCT, A CABLE-STAYED MOTORWAY BRIDGE SPANNING THE TARN VALLEY, INAUGURATED IN 2004. Photo by Michel Barberon/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Millau

FRANCE. AVEYRON (12) CONSTRUCTION IN 2003 OF THE MILLAU VIADUCT, A CABLE-STAYED MOTORWAY BRIDGE SPANNING THE TARN VALLEY. Photo by Michel Barberon/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Millau

FRANCE. AVEYRON (12) THE MILLAU VIADUCT, A CABLE-STAYED MOTORWAY BRIDGE SPANNING THE TARN VALLEY, INAUGURATED IN 2004. Photo by Michel Barberon/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Arles

FRANCE. PROVENCE. BOUCHES-DU-RHONE (13) ARLES. VAN GOGH FOUNDATION. INAUGURATED IN APRIL 2014, THE FOUNDATION PAYS TRIBUTE TO THE WORK OF THE PAINTER VINCENT VAN GOGH. CAME TO SEEK THE LIGHT OF THE SOUTH, BETWEEN 1888 AND 1889, THE DUTCH PAINTER STAYED THERE FOR 15 MONTHS, AND PRODUCED MORE THAN 300 DRAWINGS AND PAINTINGS. Photo by Thiery Grun/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM