Now and then. By Valentin ANDRIEUX et Gaspard GOUT

The first photo was taken on Sunday 25th of January 2015 and it's an interior view of the Saint Joseph covered market (close to Massillon) at nightfall. It was cold and there was nobody there other than in the restaurants around the square. Built in 1892 by the André Michelin workshop, this building is rectangular, the walls are brick and, from half-way up, glass. There is a large central skylight.

The second photo was taken at the Centre Jaude2 on Saturday 24th of January 2015. The sun is shining on the building. There was a light breeze and it's the middle of the day so the city center is busy. This place always smells of cigarettes and food. The building is very modern with an enormous bay window. Most of the time there are lots of people walking around; dwarfed by the building. On the left, there is a restaurant, while on the right, there is a children's carousel. In the middle, there is a fountain, and there is an apartment block in the background. This photograph shows that the city centre is an important place. It shows the “good side” of Clermont because it's a really modern building and a useful centre for trade. I took the picture in black and white to give it a little sad atmosphere.

These photos remind us of the good times we've spent in these places, and they also make us see how interesting these buildings are. I personally think the old building, though underused today, is actually nicer than the garish modern one.