I read this last week in the Michelin guide to Provence: … St-Pantaleon’s Romanesque church is built out of the living rock and consists of three naves; the central part dates back to the 5C. Surrounding the church is a rock necropolis, most of the tombs of which are child-size. This necropolis was most likely...
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Gordes, Provence, France, is listed as one of the most beautiful villages in France. It’s too bad it’s overrun by tourists during the day. Apparently, movie stars have houses here as well. I saw a photograph today from 1904 of the village, and it was considerably different. A hundred years ago, there were more buildings,...
Dry stone architecture is about as old as mankind. Anywhere stone is abundant, people have built habitations with it for mellenia. It’s common the world over. But to be able to drive down the road (or dirt path), and see these abandoned structures through the brush is fascinating. And if you’re doing it at dusk,...
A little street shooting at Fontaine de Vaucluse, Provence, France. The texture of aged stucco and stone are part of the charm of the area (and, indeed, of any part of the world that builds with these materials). Add to that a young lady whose clothing choices match the surroundings, and a few flowers, and...
The hill towns are beautiful here, perched over the Luberon Valley. The narrow streets make for some interesting driving and enjoyable exploring. Here are a few images to give you a flavor of the countryside. Roussillon has been a protected village since the 1940s, when further development was banned. One of the most photogenic villages,...
One of the few places I’ve always wanted to go to in France was Provence. Probably inspired by of VanGogh and Matisse, their descriptions of the light and color of the region (and the sunshine and warmth) have always been at the back of my mind. I must say, I haven’t been disappointed. The landscape...
Some images from the walled city of Carcasonne, France. It seemed pretty odd to me that this kid, sitting in an oversized wheelchair, would be intentionally sticking his head into a plastic bag. Had his parents never taught him to never stick his head into a plastic bag for fear of suffocating? Was he suicidal?...