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Romanesque Churches of France: A Traveller's Guide
A guide to a hundred or so Romanesque churches arranged in ten geographical sections from Normandy and Burgundy in the north, to Provence, Roussillon and Languedoc in the south. It is the first comprehensive book to be published on the subject and is an ideal companion for travellers.
Musée National du Moyen Age, Thermes de Cluny
Substantial guide to medieval museum exhibits - frescoes, stained glass, ceramics, metalwork, furniture, gold, jewellery, enamels, ivory, stone, alabaster, embroideries and tapestries.
Les Pigeonniers de Midi-Pyrénées
Seventy historic pigeon houses in Southern France illustrated in excellent colour photographs with short descriptions of each and location maps of the Departments of Tarn, Lot and Haute-Garonne. Text in French. Paperback. 40 pages. Near new condition.
Bretagne
Attractive photo chronicle of the wild landscape of Brittany with substantial sections on its historic buildings and prehistoric megaliths. Each colour photo is accompanied by a relevant literary quotation or poem. Small paperback in landscape format. 160 pages.
Le Chateau de Montsegur: Guide des Ruines et des Collections Archéologiques
A guide to the remarkable ruins of a post-medieval castle perched precariously on a high peak in the Languedoc the site of which bears signs the original Cathar habitation upon which the present ruins reside. Paperback. 32 pages.
Guimiliau
Visitor's guide to this historic Breton medieval church whose carved porch is illustrated and described in terms of its figurative iconography, as are its elaborate interior monuments but, most particularly, its detached unique calvary cross which stands in the parish close and displays the most
Saint-Antoine l'Abbaye: Un trésor en Dauphiné
Extensively illustrated guidebook that tells the history of this Benedictine monastery in South-Eastern France founded in the C11th upon the relics of St Anthony brought by crusaders from Constantinople.
Menhirs and Dolmens: Megalithic Monuments of Brittany
Colour tourist guide to the many impressive megaliths of Brittany and the carvings some of them bear. Paperback. 32 pages. Minor signs of wear, otherwise good condition. Cat No 3642
Twelfth Century Sculpture in the Cathedral of Autun
An album of close-up photographs of the remarkable, and often grotesque, medieval sculptures in the cathedral at Autun in central France, alongside commentaries on their subject matter and symbolism. Hardback. 102 pages. Cover slightly sunned, otherwise good clean condition.
Chapelles et Eglises Rurales en Pays de Caux
A lavish survey of all historic chapels and churches in this region of Normandy. Each church has its own entry with full details of its internal and external architecture accompanied by colour photographs.