Carcassonne

May. 28th, 2011 at 11:46 PM

Julien's grandmother lives in Carcassonne, and as always we went to visit her during our trip south. This time, though, Julien and I took the time to vist the City, the original fortified town, one of, if not the, largest fortified medieval towns still in existence in France (Europe?...too tired to look it up). Soëlie must get to know the birthplace of her father, non?

A panorama and details from the cathedral:

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queenoftheskies

May. 28th, 2011 10:13 pm (UTC)

So much beauty! I'd love to see it all some day.

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mnfaure

May. 29th, 2011 09:47 am (UTC)

The Cité has become very touristy--even more so than it was 10 years ago when I first visited--but it is still lovely and definitely, definitely worth a visit.

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mindseas

May. 28th, 2011 11:11 pm (UTC)

I love the panoramic view going into your tags. The shots of the stained glass convey something of the awesome presence this architecture must command when one is there within its realm. And the gargoyle holding its ear is delightful! Have holy words scalded it?

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mnfaure

May. 29th, 2011 09:50 am (UTC)

From one praying mantis to another

That gargoyle is my favorite, and I just couldn't bear to stick him behind the cut. :P I even tried to make an icon out of him, but the small format doesn't do him justice.

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