Abbey of Fontenay

Abbey of Fontenay

The Abbey of Fontenay is a former Cistercian abbey located in the commune of Montbard, in the département of Côte-d'Or in France.

Creusot Steam Hammer

Creusot steam hammer

Jean-Marie Gustave Le Clézio

Jean-Marie Gustave Le Clézio, or J.M.G. Le Clézio (born 13 April 1940) is a French and Mauritian novelist. The author of over thirty works, he was awarded the 1963 Prix Renaudot and the 2008 Nobel Prize in Literature.

Capitole de Toulouse

Capitole de Toulouse

The Capitouls (governing magistrates) of Toulouse embarked on the construction of the original building in 1190, to provide a seat for the government of a province growing in wealth and influence. The name "Capitole" referred not only to the Roman Capitol but also to the capitulum which was the chapter of the governing magistrates.

Bourges Cathedral

Bourges Cathedral

History

Saint-Sernin basilica Toulouse

Basilique St-Sernin, Toulouse

Saint-Sernin basilica located in Toulouse, France was built during the Romanesque Period between AD 1080 and 1120. It is located on the site of a previous, 4th century basilica which contained the body of Saint Saturnin or Sernin. He was the first bishop of Toulouse in AD 250 and martyred by pagan priests, who tied him by his feet to a bull which dragged him about the town until the rope broke.

Arc de Triomphe

Arc de Triomphe

Amiens Cathedral

Amiens Cathedral

The Abbey of Saint-Remi

Abbey of Saint-Remi

Saint-Florent

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Description

Saint-Florent (Corsican: San Fiurenzu) is a small town on the French island of Corsica.

Access

The town has no airport – the nearest is in Bastia, about 45 minutes' drive. There is no train station. You can arrive by boat as the town has a marina. There is a large free car park on the road towards the cathedral.