Adrien Lefranc

French & Expat' Paris-Versailles-Nice | Montréal | Dundee | San FranciscoFollow me on Instagram: @lefrancadrien for top pics of San Francisco! & @lefrancalexis for top pics of Shanghai!

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#2017 was a blast, let’s make #2018 even better! 💥✨✈️ Pic by @lefrancalexis 📸 ~ #happynewyear #explore #discover #adventure #photography #igers #photooftheday #picoftheday #happy #hello #mood #family #friends #love #travel #french #instagood #instadaily #tbt #amazing #weekend #year #portugal #france #germany #italy #poland #wroclaw (at Wroclaw, Poland)

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« Downtown » Rome 🇮🇹😍 - with @lefrancalexis ~ 🇫🇷 Dans le cœur historique de la ville, la piazza Navona s'impose comme la plus grande place de Rome ! Construite à l'emplacement de l'ancien cirque de Domitien, elle reprend la forme de la piste et fut aggrémentée à la demande du Pape Innocent X de trois magnifiques fontaines baroques. Conçue par le Bernin, la fontaine centrale présente un groupe sculpté représentant les fleuves Danube, Nil, Rio de la Plata et Gange et surmonté d'un obélisque. ~ 🇬🇧 In the historic heart of the city, piazza Navona stands out as the largest square in Rome! Built on the site of the old circus of Domitian, whose it takes the form of the track from, it was later embellished at the request of Pope Innocent X with three magnificent baroque fountains. Designed and sculpted by famous Italian artist Bernini, the central fountain is a sculpted group representing the rivers Danube, Nile, Rio de la Plata and Ganges and surmounted by an obelisk. ~ #rome #italia #italy #europe #art #ig_europe #photography #history #architecture #love #monument #obelisk #fountain #church #adventure #wonderful #happy #amazing #fun #weekend #travel #ig_italy #ig_italia #italy_vacations #loves_italia #loves_united_italia #sunny #instagood #photooftheday #picoftheday ~ @toprome @topitaly @topeuropephoto (at Piazza Navona)

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So much to see in one place... Rome is definitely and open-air museum. 🇮🇹🏛🎨 - @lefrancalexis ~ 🇫🇷 Au Nord de la vieille ville de Rome se trouve cette vaste place baroque, conçu par les Papes Pie VI et Pie VII au 18ème siècle. L'impressionnant ensemble comprend une porte percée sur la Muraille d'Aurélien, un obélisque de l'époque de Séti Ier flanqué de deux monumentales fontaines, une église construite à la demande du Pape Sixte IV et contenant des oeuvres du Bernin et de Caravage ainsi que deux églises casi-symétriques qui définissent les jonctions des rue, formant un trident. La vue sur la place depuis la colline du Pincio à côté est immanquable. ~ 🇬🇧 On the northern part of the old town of Rome stands this vast Baroque square, designed by the Popes Pius VI and Pius VII in the 18th century. The impressive ensemble includes a pierced door on the Aurelian Wall, an obelisk from the time of Séti the Ist flanked by two monumental fountains, a church built at the request of Pope Sixtus IV containing art works by Bernini and Caravaggio, and two not-so-symmetrical churches that define the junctions of the streets, forming a trident. The view of the square from the nearby Pincio Hill can't be missed. ~ #rome #italia #italy #europe #art #ig_europe #photography #history #architecture #love #monument #obelisk #fountain #discover #wonderful #happy #amazing #fun #weekend #travel #ig_italy #ig_italia #sunset #italy_vacations #loves_italia #loves_united_italia #loves_madeinitaly #instagood #photooftheday #picoftheday ~ @toprome @topitaly @topeuropephoto (at Piazza del Popolo, Rome Italy)

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Finally saw the masterpiece 😍🇮🇹 - @lefrancalexis ~ 🇫🇷 Œuvre classique de Nicolas Salvi et achevée en 1762, (soit 11 ans après la mort de l’artiste), la Fontaine de Trevi fut commandée par le Pape Clément XII afin de commémorer l’arrivée de l’eau dans le quartier. Cette fontaine monumentale reprenant la forme d'un arc de triomphe en l'honneur du dieu des mers, Neptune 🔱, présente également des allégories de l’Ocean, de l'abondance, de la salubrité et des quatre saisons. ~ 🇬🇧 A classical masterpiece of Nicolas Salvi completed in 1762 (11 years after the death of the artist), the Trevi Fountain was commissioned by Pope Clement XII to commemorate the arrival of water in the neighborhood. This monumental fountain takes the shape of an Arc of Triumph to honour the Great God of the Seas, Neptune 🔱. It also displays allegories of the Ocean, abundance, wholesomeness and the four seasons. ~ #rome #italia #italy #europe #art #photography #history #friends #architecture #city #love #hello #monument #mighty #discover #wonderful #happy #amazing #fun #weekend #travel #ig_italy #ig_italia #ig_europe #instagramitalia #italy_vacations #loves_italia #instagood #photooftheday #picoftheday ~ @topromephoto @topitalyphoto @topeuropephoto (at Fontana Di Trevi-Roma)

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When military design meets elegant architecture 👌🏼 - @lefrancalexis ~ 🇫🇷 Construit autours de 130 après J.C. par l'empereur Hadrien pour devenir son mausolée, le Château Saint-Ange devint par la suite tombeau, puis forteresse et prison, avant d’être transformé en Palais des Papes. Il doit son nom à l'archange Saint Michel qui serait apparu au Pape Grégoire Ier lui annonçant la fin de la peste sévissant alors dans la ville. Sa statue orne le sommet du Palais et veille toujours sur Rome. ~ 🇬🇧 Built around 130 AD by the emperor Hadrian as his mausoleum, the Castle Sant'Angelo later became a tomb, then a fortress and prison, before being transformed into a Palace for the Popes. It owes its name to the Archangel Saint Michael who appeared to Pope Gregory 1st announcing the end of the plague that was raging in the city back then. The statue of the Angel now tops the Palace in order to watches over Rome... ~ #castle #rome #italia #italy #europe #reflection #ig_europe #photography #history #architecture #love #monument #palace #discover #wonderful #happy #amazing #fun #weekend #travel #ig_italy #ig_italia #instagramitalia #italy_vacations #loves_italia #loves_united_italia #loves_madeinitaly #instagood #photooftheday #picoftheday ~ @bestcitybreaks @best.city.shots @beautifuldestinations @prettylittletrips @best.europe.photos (at Castel Sant'Angelo Roma)

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Golden Hour in the Eternal City 🇮🇹 - @lefrancalexis ~ 🇫🇷 L’un des endroits les plus magiques de la Ville Éternelle : les ponts traversant le Tibre, et particulièrement ceux au niveau du Vatican et du Palais de Justice ; tous plus beaux les uns que les autres. Mon préféré ? Le Pont Sant’Angelo partant du Château du même nom, parsemé de magnifiques statues, offrant cette vue imprenable sur le Pont Vittorio Emanuel II et la Basilique St-Pierre, il fut construit en 134 ap. JC par l’Empereur Hadrien 😏 ~ 🇬🇧 One of the most magical places in the Eternal City: the bridges stretching across the Tiber, and especially those around the Vatican City and the Palace of Justice; all more beautiful than the others. My favorite one? The Ponte Sant'Angelo that starts by the Castle of the same name, dotted with magnificent statues, offering this scenic view of the Vittorio Emanuel II bridge and the St. Peter Basilica. It was built in 134 AC by the Emperor Hadrian 😏 ~ #rome #italia #italy #europe #world #moodygrams #reflection #sunset #history #architecture #love #monument #explore #wonderful #happy #amazing #fun #weekend #travel #ig_italy #ig_italia #instagramitalia #italy_vacations #loves_italia #loves_united_italia #loves_madeinitaly #italian_places #photooftheday #picoftheday #ig_worldclub ~ @bestcitybreaks @best.city.shots @beautifuldestinations @prettylittletrips @best.europe.photos (at Ponte Sant'Angelo)

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Du pain et des jeux ! Colisée 🇮🇹 - @lefrancalexis ~ 🇫🇷 Originellement appelé "Anfiteatro Flavio" et construit au premier siècle avant notre ère, le célèbre amphithéâtre de la mort et des jeux a pris le nom de "Colisée" durant le Moyen-Âge, alors qu’une statue colossale de Néron s'y dressait à quelques mètres. Il auraient vu la mort de plus de 500 000 hommes et plus encore d’animaux. Haut de 50 mètres pour 4 étages, il pouvait accueillir entre 40 000 et 70 000 spectateurs. ~ 🇬🇧 Originally called "Anfiteatro Flavio" and built in the first century BC, the famous amphitheater of death and games took its name "Colosseum" during the Middle Ages, from a colossal statue of Nero that once stood there a few meters away. It allegedly would have seen the death of more than 500,000 men and even more animals. 50 meters height for 4 floors, it could host between 40,000 and 70,000 spectators. ~ #colosseum #rome #italia #italy #europe #ruins #antique #art #history #architecture #old #monument #explore #discover #wonderful #happy #amazing #fun #weekend #travel #ig_italy #ig_italia #instagramitalia #italy_vacations #loves_italia #loves_united_italia #loves_madeinitaly #italian_places #photooftheday #picoftheday ~ @bestcitybreaks @best.city.shots @beautifuldestinations @prettylittletrips @best.europe.photos (at Colosseo)

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Qu’il aille se le faire construire à Rome son palais ! 🇮🇹🍷🏛☀️ - with @lefrancalexis ~ 🇫🇷 Dans la Rome antique, chaque Empereur a successivement construit son forum; les vestiges d'aujourd'hui constituent l'ensemble architectural appelé « Fori Imperiali », et va du Quirinal au Capitole. L'importance historique des forums Romains est établie par leurs caractères religieux, politiques, festifs et sociaux voulus par leurs bâtisseurs. ~ 🇬🇧 In ancient Rome, each Emperor successively built his forum; the remains we can admire today constitute the architectural ensemble called "Fori Imperiali", and go from the Quirinal to the Capitol hill. The historical importance of the Roman forums is established by their religious, political, festive and social aspects as desired by their builders. ~ #rome #italie #italy #italia #europe #world #ruins #antique #art #history #architecture #old #monument #explore #discover #wonderful #happy #sun #amazing #weekend #photooftheday #picoftheday #travel #travelgram ~ @bestcitybreaks @best.city.shots @beautifuldestinations @prettylittletrips (at Fori Imperiali)

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Stroll by the Canal 🦆 ~ #berlin #germany #europe #fall #autumn #leaves #colorful #light #travel #explore #happy #ig #photography #city #igers #vibes #photooftheday #picoftheday #mood #instagood #instadaily #berlinstagram #travel #sunset ~ #prettylittletrips #bestcitybreaks #beautifuldestinations #theprettycities (at Admiralbrücke)

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Katadralna, Wroclaw 🇵🇱 Weekend adventures ~ #wroclaw #poland #europe #fall #autumn #architecture #colorful #light #travel #explore #discover #happy #ig #photography #city #igers #vibes #photooftheday #rynek #picoftheday #mood #instagood #instadaily #amazing #weekend @lefrancalexis ~ #prettylittletrips #bestcitybreaks #beautifuldestinations #theprettycities (at Wroclaw, Poland)

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Exploring the pretty Polish town of Wroclaw 🇵🇱 ~ European Capital of Culture 2016 ~ #wroclaw #poland #wratislavia #europe #fall #autumn #architecture #colorful #light #travel #explore #happy #ig #photography #city #igers #vibes #photooftheday #rynek #picoftheday #mood #instagood #instadaily #amazing #weekend @lefrancalexis ~ #prettylittletrips #bestcitybreaks #beautifuldestinations #theprettycities (at Wroclaw, Poland)

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Exploring the pretty Polish town of Wroclaw 🇵🇱 ~ European Capital of Culture 2016 ~ #wroclaw #poland #wratislavia #europe #travel #fall #autumn #architecture #colorful #light #travel #explore #happy #ig #photography #city #igers #vibes #photooftheday #picoftheday #mood #instagood #instadaily #amazing #beauty #weekend #french #twins @lefrancalexis ~ #prettylittletrips #bestcitybreaks #beautifuldestinations #theprettycities #ig_europe (at Wroclaw, Poland)

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Fall in Berlin 🍂🍁 ~ #berlin #germany #europe #travel #fall #autumn #leaves #colorful #light #travel #explore #happy #ig #photography #city #igers #vibes #photooftheday #picoftheday #mood #instagood #amazing #berlinstagram #beauty ~ #prettylittletrips #bestcitybreaks #beautifuldestinations #theprettycities #ig_europe (at Berlin - Kreuzberg)

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#throwback to when I lived in San Francisco. On Sunday, I enjoyed my famous #sundaywalks 🚶🏻to discover the city and the bay area... something I truly miss today. ☀️📸🇺🇸 ~ #sf #sanfrancisco #california #usa #calilife #calilove #beach #sun #sea #goldengatebridge #bridge #city #citybythebay #swinging #french #happy #sunday #fun #travel #photooftheday ~ @topcaliforniaphoto @california_igers @igsanfrancisco @best_of_sanfrancisco @sanfrancisco.city @nowrongwaysf (at Golden Gate Bridge)

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To a great weekend with @lefrancalexis & @sossoln 🙌🏻💙 ~ #berlin #germany #europe #travel #porte #branderburgertor #gate #government #architecture #view #history #light #sun #travelgram #explore #happy #ig #exploration #street #city #prettylittletrips #iger #cityscape #monument #history #prettylittletrips #bestcitybreaks #beautifuldestinations ~ @topberlinphoto @topgermanyphoto @topeuropephoto (at Brandenburger Tor)

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And they say the French Riviera is overrated - with @tidouyrobin ☀️ ~ #nice #france #europe #world #fun #nature #turquoise #mediterranean #sea #sun #marvel #outdoor #igers #discover #amazing #travel #happy #summer #colorful #photooftheday #picoftheday #bestcitybreaks #beautifuldestinations --- @hello_france @super_france @bns_france @igersfrance @esterelcotedazur @igersfrance @topfrancephoto (at La Plage Paloma Beach À St Jean Cap Ferrat.)

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Scenery of my childhood ✨ ~ #nice #france #europe #world #light #cotedazur #frenchriviera #view #outdoors #city #mood #ig #summer #happy #discover #explore #travel #instagood #throwback #photooftheday #picoftheday #beautifuldestinations ~ @topnicephoto @nicetourisme @igersnice @villedenice (at Villefranche, Provence-Alpes-Cote D'Azur, France)