tholicism. 2- It was built in just 30 years. The current Chartres Cathedral was built at the beginning of the 13th century on the ruins of a previous Romanesque cathedral, destroyed in a fire in 1194. This Gothic-style jewel is the work of builder companions, the Children of Solomon, associated wit ...
Roman remains of any city... after Rome, of course! Its rich heritage makes it one of the most visited locations in Provence. Among its many Roman and Romanesque monuments listed as UNESCO World Heritage sites since 1981, we can mention: • The ancient theater of Arles dating from the end of the ...
ear Mâcon, has preserved a prestigious heritage, including: • numerous monastic buildings; • a museum of art and archaeology housing significant works of Romanesque civil sculpture; • a monastic borough rich in Romanesque and Gothic houses; • two churches, Saint-Marcel and Notre-Dame; • a ...
ce houses: the house of Adam and Eve, the hotels of Clairaulnay and Vaux • Saint-Julien Cathedral: built between the 11th and 15th centuries, it combines Romanesque and Gothic art • Hôtel du Grabatoire: a 16th-century hotel adorned with two turrets and facing the Romanesque portal of the cathed ...
come here to seek peace and inspiration during writing retreats. Numerous cultural events are organized there. The Saint-Sauveur Church, originally a Romanesque church from the 15th century, was ravaged by a fire and rebuilt in a partially Baroque style in the 18th century. It was then adorned with ...
icated to perfume are not the only tourist sites in the city. The city of Grasse is also worth a visit for its heritage and monuments such as: - The Romanesque cathedral, an old church transformed into a cathedral in 1244, when the bishopric was transferred from Antibes to Grasse. This church dedic ...
ter, is flanked by an imposing medieval city classified as a World Heritage Site. Behind its ramparts, you can discover the château comtal and several Romanesque achievements. Five fortresses full of history The Cathar castles were lookout castles erected on the ridge line, a strategic position ...
Cathedral, which according to legend was built on a temple of Apollo. This cathedral has a remarkable architecture as it has three naves of different styles (Romanesque, Gothic, and Baroque) and a vast richly sculpted Gothic portal. Another architectural gem, the Clock Tower overlooks the Town Hall ...
excellent excuse to (re)discover the historical and architectural heritage of the village: => the castle of Marthonie (15th and 17th centuries) => the Romanesque church from the 12th century => the old bridge from the 15th century in donkey back that spans the Côle => the priory built at the end of ...
t. To immerse yourself in this atmosphere of great religious fervor, you can visit the church of Notre Dame de la Mer. This beautiful 14th century Romanesque church houses the relics of the two Marys, Mary Jacoba (sister of the Virgin) and Mary Salome (mother of the apostles James the Greater ...
numents. It should be said that the town, classified as a Town of Art and History, has more than 30 historical monuments, including the 12th century Romanesque church of Sainte-Foy and the 13th and 15th century Gothic church of Saint-Georges. 2- Visit the Humanist Library Did you know that th ...
s of the castle of the Lancry family. To build this fairy tale castle, he gave free rein to his fantasy and did not hesitate to mix gargoyles, Gothic and Romanesque elements, Latin inscriptions, sculptures of saints and references to the Arthurian legend. This abundance and surprising mix of infl ...
e Grimaldi barony. This is why the village is now part of the Grimaldi historical sites of Monaco (see link below). As for the village's well-preserved Romanesque church, it dates from the 12th century. Don't hesitate to take the Montée du Pourtaou to get a closer look at the church of Saint-Vé ...
rch. Among the attractions not to be missed are - the markets where you will find producers of fruit and vegetables, olive oil and wine - the three Romanesque chapels - the two museums: the Casa de l'Albera and the Memorial of the Argelès camp - the houses of Racou, a corner ...
of Beaulieu. This abbey was attached to Cluny in the 11th century and the Saint-Pierre church was built between the 12th and 13th centuries. It is a Romanesque church with a Latin cross plan and a magnificent portal. The portal, a true masterpiece of Romanesque art, represents the return of Christ ...
hedral in Bordeaux reflects the evolution of architectural styles between the 11th and 16th centuries. Although this cathedral was initially built in a Romanesque style and consecrated by Pope Urban II on May 1, 1096, it underwent modifications until the 15th century. Over time, elements of Gothic ...
ch were donated by Prince Rainier of Monaco in 1962, bear the Bethlehem star which is the symbol of the commune. But above all, it is in this beautiful Romanesque church that the midnight mass and the shepherds' ceremony take place every year, meaning the presentation of a lamb by the shepherds. In ...
ed of acanthus and human faces. The village's religious heritage was complemented in the 14th century by the church of Notre-Dame-du-Gourg. This late Romanesque style building houses several objects related to the village's patron saint. Local history also tells that the princess who became a Cath ...
