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This "Lovers' Kiosque" is a celebrated landmark of Valence, France, named after the artist Raymond Peynet. The story has it that he came to Valence for an afternoon to deliver a confidential document to a correspondent, and while waiting in Le Parc Jouvet, he started sketching the kiosque where a violinist was performing and a little woman was attentively listening. The resulting sketch became an immediate hit, and Peynet started producing works around this lovers' theme. The heart pendant hanging on the kiosque has an engraving of the celebrated couple.
This kiosque became a hot spot for the couples wanting to have a romantic wedding, the Peynet style, especially significant to have it in Valence for the Valentine's day!
Oh, and I also had the pleasure of having these kids hanging out on the steps who posed for me:) It's always a pleasure to catch some smiles.
Valence, France
November 2009
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