More than 3 1/2 centuries were needed to build Saint Gatien Cathedral in Tours (1170 to 1547). It replaced a first cathedral built in the 4th century and a second in the 12th century, both of which were destroyed by fire. Il a fallu plus de trois siècles et demi pour construire la cathédrale Saint-Gatien à …
Monthly Archives: October 2014
Beaugency Town Hall – Mairie de Beaugency
This beautiful Renaissance town hall, built in the 16th century, is in Beaugency, about 30 km north of Blois. Its 7,500 inhabitants are called Balgentiens. Cette belle mairie Renaissance, construite au 16ème siècle, est à Beaugency, à 30 km au nord de Blois. Ses 7500 habitants sont des Balgentiens.
CDP Theme Day – Swanning Down the Loire
I thought this swan on the Loire was perfect for this month’s theme of “movement” and also to announce a change of name from Blois Daily Photo to Loire Daily Photo to correspond better to my life in this part of France! For other entries in City Daily Photo, click here. Je trouve que ce cygne …