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Petit Traité de l'Ombre : Cadrans Sollaires en Provence
Attractive colour guide to the many sundials to be found on buildings in Provence dating from the C17th onwards. Paperback. 128 pages. Many excellent photographs showing the sundials in detail. Text in French. Cat No 2734
Archaeological Guide to Vaison la Romaine - English Edition
Comprehensive guide to the remains of the Roman city of Vaison, its villas, mosaics, theatre, baths and bridge. Also a section on the small finds housed in the local museum. Large paperback. 96 pages. Well illustrated. Bibliography. Fold-out map and site
Sculpture from Troyes
Extremely detailed examination and analysis of the sculpted masterpiece that was created as an altarpiece retable and is typical of the workshops of Troyes during the C16th. Paperback. 70 pages. Colour and b&w illustrations. Slight cover wear otherwise good clean condi
Les Fables Antiques de la Broderie de Bayeux
A thorough examination of the often overlooked upper and lower borders of the Bayeux tapestry which depict fables. These are predominantly animals but not exclusively so. Each fable is illustrated in close-up with a text interpretation. 52 fables in total are analysed. Lar
The Pont du Gard
Attractive colour guide to this remarkable Roman aqueduct. Excellent full colour photographs and water course plan. 42 pages. Hardback. New condition.
The Bastides of South-West France
Guide to the history, layout, distribution and purpose of the medieval fortified Bastides towns of Languedoc, Gascony and Aquitaine. 40 pages. Paperback. Many colour photographs. English language. Good clean condition. Cat No 2113
The Sights of Carcassonne
Guidebook to the remarkable fortified medieval city. Visitor itinerary. 53 illustrations and double page map. Paperback. Good condition. Cat No 1953.
Peintures Murales des Eglises de l'Yonne
Lengthy and highly detailed guide to the many medieval murals of the village churches in the Yonne region in North West France. Explanatory text interprets the murals alongside excellent colour photographs. 178 pages. Fold-out location map. Text in French. Paperback. Good clean condition.
La Vie au XI Siecle sous Guillaume le Conquérant d'après la Tapisserie de Bayeux
Very large format reproduction of the Bayeux tapestry described in detail with the principle personalities identified followed by essays on the arms and armour depicted, the longboats shown and the aspects of peasant life illustrated along the tapestry border. 50 pages. Large paperback.
Salagon. Prieuré médiéval,conservatoire ethnologique de la Haute-Provence
A guide to the ancient Benedictine priory in the Southern Alps which houses a fine Romanesque church and an ethnographic museum. Also covers other medieval buildings and fortifications in the vicinity. 104 pages. Many illustrations, plans and maps. Text in French. Paperback.