Half Romanesque, half Gothic, Saint Nazaire is an architectural oddity among cathedrals and basilicas.
Saint-Nazaire – The Director’s Cut…
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The List Circuit – The Director’s Cut…
I walked the ramparts yesterday; today I walk the path between the two walls which is called the List Circuit.
The Ramparts – The Director’s Cut…
I toured the ramparts of Carcassonne to learn more about the defenses of the city, and for the exceptional views.
Carcassonne Begins – The Director’s Cut…
I expected to find a walled castle filled with ruins. What I find is a living city, with hotels, restaurants, shops and even some cars...
Saints of Saintes – The Director’s Cut…
A cathedral, a basilica, and a crypt, dedicated to some of Sainte's saints.
A Collector of Saintes – The Director’s Cut…
The Dupuy Mestreau Museum is a 'cabinet of curiosities' showcasing the cultural history of Saintes.
Mediolanum – The Director’s Cut…
Before Saintes was French, it was Roman, which gives it very different vibe from the other cities I have visited.
Abbey aux Dames – The Director’s Cut…
My first night in Saintes is at an 11th century abbey., where I finally find myself in the footstep of Eleanor of Aquitaine.
Spires in the Sky – The Director’s Cut…
Niort has several cathedrals, of which I was able to visit two - Notre Dame and St. Hilaire...
Henry’s Castle – The Director’s Cut…
I came to Nantes for the mechanical elephant. I came to Niort for the Donjon, a castle built by Henry II...
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