ys. After admiring this highly detailed scene, take the time to stroll through the streets of Beaulieu-sur-Dordogne! You will discover many remarkable facades, sometimes adorned with half-timbering or other decorations. In this medieval city, some old houses are still topped with turrets. But one o ...
ures. These procedures are not the same depending on whether the change of use is accompanied by a modification of the load-bearing structure or the facade of the building. If you do not modify the load-bearing structure or the facade of the construction, you must file a prior declaration of work ...
SCO World Heritage-listed Notre-Dame Cathedral: the royal portal, the north portal, and the south portal; the former episcopal palace: the ceremonial facade of the Museum of Fine Arts; the Italian-style theater, the Montescot hotel; the Saint-André collegiate church, the bridges and wash houses alo ...
numbers 27 and 35, there is a group of Gothic houses (San Roke Kaleko Etxe Gotikoak). The only exception is the Larrumbide House (Larrunbide Etxea), whose facade overlooks San Roque Street stands out for its Baroque style! Finally, if you want to see typical fishermen's houses, brightly coloured ...
The work of a lifetime The Sagrada Familia that has become the symbol of Barcelona is inseparable from its creator, the brilliant architect Antoni Gaudi (1852-1926). Thanks to this project, to which Gaudi devoted himself for four decades, this modest Catalan boilermaker's son became one of the w ...
From Antiquity to the present day Legend attributes the founding of the city, then called Barcino, to Hamilcar Barca the father of the famous Carthaginian general Hannibal. The street layout as well as remnants of the ancient city walls are still visible today and part of the Roman city is now on ...
Sibenik, inscribed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site since 2000, features an extraordinary architecture, including a dome roof and Renaissance-style facade elements. The Euphrasian Basilica in Porec is distinguished by its apse covered with a Mosaic with a gold background. 5- Dream Islands The las ...
e castle which now houses the Town Hall, the Tourist Office, and the Pol Mara Museum. This imposing building, rebuilt in 1525, has a Renaissance-style facade and features rooms decorated with several chimneys, one of which dates back to 1541. Another monument to see is the Saint-Firmin church, buil ...
g view. It is the third largest church in Christendom. 3500 statues as well as 135 spires adorn the marble structure. With its Baroque and neo-Gothic facade, its five bronze doors each carved by a different artist, it is hardly surprising that it took more than 500 years to complete the construction ...
ed upon the company Spectaculaires. The latter has achieved a real technical feat projecting a show of illuminations on the theme of nature, on the facade of the cathedral Practical information The nighttime show is held in Bayeux from July 12 to August 27, 2022 on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturda ...
! You will find yourself in the Rivoli store, another more modern building that offers a younger and more urban selection. Behind its new undulating glass facade, you can find Shinzo sneakers, streetwear and sportswear fashion, as well as limited editions, pop-up spaces, and customization workshops. ...
1- To visit the City of Princes Today classified as a Town and Country of Art and History, Montbéliard was for four centuries a German principality. The city, nicknamed the City of Princes, has preserved an identity shaped by Protestant culture and a rich architectural heritage. In particula ...
An event not to be missed in Lorraine The Fêtes de Saint-Nicolas à Nancy are an unmissable event in Lorraine. In Eastern France, this event is as famous as the famous Christmas market in Strasbourg! Indeed, it is in Nancy that Saint Nicholas (the Lorraine festival par excellence) is celebrated ...
family's fascination with Eastern civilizations. For example, the jeweler imagined an oriental diamond headband with a chevron pattern inspired by the facade of the Mshattâ Palace in Jordan and sautoirs inspired by Iranian paintings. Color is another essential contribution of this oriental i ...
es of the city. This 16th century chapel, nestled between the Place Nationale and Rue de la République, has been magnificently restored. Even if its facade looks ordinary, you absolutely must enter to admire superb trompe l'oeil paintings, a magnificent starry ceiling and the statues of the sain ...
ersatile and can also be used for other projects, both outside and inside homes. In particular, it can be used as a liner around a pool or spa or as a facade covering. This very resistant stone is also the ideal material for an outdoor kitchen or barbecue countertop. In other rooms of your hom ...
ligion, it was restored in the 17th and 19th centuries and offers a magnificent example of Romanesque art. Take time to admire its impressive sculpted facade: you can see a relief depicting Saint George slaying the dragon and a lintel featuring a battle inspired by La Chanson de Roland. 4- Ad ...
ic), can be recognized by the red color of its buildings. Visitors come to take pictures in front of the church, the fountain and the museum whose facade has the same red color, with the only regret that the church can not be visited ... 2- Admire the Porta de Santiago After sacrificing to th ...
1- What are the differences between wisteria and summer wisteria? Although both of these climbers belong to the large Fabaceae family, summer wisteria or Millettia japonica satsuma should not be confused with Japanese wisteria, the famous wisteria of the genus Wisteria with its opulent purple bloom ...
le of the lush countryside, about 3 km from Pratovecchio. This magnificent church dates back to 1152 and, in summer, it delights photographers as its stone facade contrasts with the surrounding lavender fields. 4- To follow in the footsteps of Paolo Uccello According to certain sources, the Renaissa ...
