 view gallery NE13.8 km
|   Fanum d'Aron - Aurillac, France
in Ancient Roman Civilization [FR] Le fanum d'Aron est un temple celto-romain découvert en 1977 dans le sud-ouest de la commune. [EN] The fanum of Aron is a celto-roman temple discovered in 1977 in the south-west Aurillac. posted by:  RakeInTheCache location: Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France date approved: 06/03/2018 last visited: never |
 view galleryNE15.8 km | Musée d’Art et d’Archéologie - Aurillac, France in Ancient Roman Civilization [FR] La période gallo-romaine est représentée dans ce musée par du matériel de fouilles, effectuées au Temple d'Aron à Aurillac. [FR] The gallo-roman period is represented by objects found during the excavation of the Temple of Aron. posted by: RakeInTheCache location: Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France date approved: 06/03/2018 last visited: never |
 view galleryNE15.8 km |  Musée d’Art et d’Archéologie - Aurillac, France
in In Search of the Celts [FR] Présentés dans les vitrines sont des céramiques peintes et armes de l'âge de fer. [EN] Presented in display cases are painted ceramics and weapons from the Iron age. posted by: RakeInTheCache location: Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France date approved: 06/04/2018 last visited: never |
 view galleryNE15.8 km |  Musée d’Art et d’Archéologie - Aurillac, France
in History Museums [FR] Les collections d’archéologie retracent la vie et l’habitat dans le Cantal depuis les origines jusqu’à la période médiévale. [EN] The 1st floor of this museum is dedicated to the Cantal history. posted by: RakeInTheCache location: Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France date approved: 06/03/2018 last visited: never |
 view galleryNE15.8 km |  Musée d’Art et d’Archéologie - Aurillac, France
in Art Museums [FR] Le musée a consacré son deuxième étage au premier élément de son intitulé, l'art. [EN] The museum's fine art department includes paintings, sculptures and photographs posted by: RakeInTheCache location: Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France date approved: 06/04/2018 last visited: never |
 view galleryNE20.3 km |  Commanderie de Saint-Jean-de-Donne - Saint-Jean-de-Dône (Cantal), France
in Legacy of Medieval Spiritual Warriors [FR] C'est une commanderie hospitalière de l'ordre de Saint-Jean de Jérusalem. [EN] This is a hospitallar commanderie of the Order of Saint-John of Jerusalem. posted by: RakeInTheCache location: Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France date approved: 06/03/2018 last visited: never |
 view gallery E21.1 km
| Église Saint-Avit de Carlat - Carlat (Cantal), France in Legacy of Medieval Spiritual Warriors [FR] Jacques d'Armagnac promet l'édification d'une nouvelle église et concède droits et domaines aux Hospitaliers. [EN] Jacques d'Armagnac promised the construction of a new church and granted the rights and estate to the Hospitallers. posted by: RakeInTheCache location: Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France date approved: 06/03/2018 last visited: 05/04/2005 |
 view gallery S24.9 km
|  Abbatiale Sainte-Foy, Conques
in Monuments Historiques Français The Abbey of Sainte Foy at Conques is a major stopping point for pilgrims on the Chemins de Saint-Jacques-de-Compostelle and a popular tourist destination. It is a National Heritage Monument. Ref: PA00093999 posted by:  arby101ca location: Occitanie, France date approved: 08/31/2015 last visited: 08/04/2020 |
 view galleryS24.9 km |  World Heritage Sites Chemins de Saint-Jacques-de-Compostelle en France - Abbatiale Sainte-Foy, Conques
in World Heritage Sites The Abbey of Sainte Foy at Conques is a major stopping point for pilgrims on the Chemins de Saint-Jacques-de-Compostelle. It is on the UNESCO World Heritage list as 868-038. posted by: arby101ca location: Occitanie, France date approved: 08/19/2015 last visited: 08/04/2020 |
 view galleryS24.9 km | Pont sur le Dourdou - Chemins de Saint-Jacques-de-Compostelle en France - Conques, France, ID=868-039 in World Heritage Sites [FR] Le pont se trouve sur la branche de la Via Podiensis ou « voie du Puy ». [EN] The bridge is located on the Via Podiensis or "Way of Puy" branch. posted by: RakeInTheCache location: Occitanie, France date approved: 01/17/2021 last visited: never |
 view galleryS24.9 km |  Le tympan du Jugement dernier - Abbatiale Sainte-Foy - Conques (Aveyron), France
in Stone Church Artefacts [FR] Ce tympan est considéré comme « l'une des œuvres fondamentales de la sculpture romane ». [EN] The tympanum depicts Christ in Majesty presiding over the judgment of the souls of the deceased. posted by: RakeInTheCache location: Occitanie, France date approved: 02/07/2021 last visited: 08/04/2020 |
 view galleryS24.9 km |  Abbatiale Sainte-Foy - Conques (Aveyron), France
in Romanesque Architecture [FR] Sainte-Foy a été une des principales sources d'inspiration pour les églises romanes d'Auvergne. [EN] The church is considered a masterpiece of Romanesque art for the South of France. posted by: RakeInTheCache location: Occitanie, France date approved: 01/18/2021 last visited: 08/04/2020 |
 view galleryS25.1 km |  Sainte Foy - Conques (Aveyron), France
in Way of St. James [FR] Depuis sa fondation, l'abbaye de Conques n'a cessé d'accueillir des pelerins venus de toute l'Europe chrétienne. [EN] Since its foundation, the Abbey-church kept on welcoming pilgrims from whole Christian Europe. posted by: RakeInTheCache location: Occitanie, France date approved: 01/18/2021 last visited: 08/04/2020 |
 view gallery SE27.2 km
|  Truyère Bridge, Entraygues
in Arch Bridges A Gothic Arch bridge was build by the bridge brothers (les freres pontifes) in the XIII century to cross the Truyère river at Entraygues-sur-Truyère. It remains in service as a single lane bridge for light vehicle traffic on D920. posted by: arby101ca location: Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France date approved: 08/05/2015 last visited: 06/02/2018 |
 view gallerySE27.4 km |  CONFLUENCE: Truyère and Lot Rivers
in River Origins, Destinations and Confluences The Truyère River joins the Lot River at Entraygues sur Truyère, Aveyron. Both rivers rise on the flanks of the massif central and descent west to the Atlantic. posted by: arby101ca location: Occitanie, France date approved: 07/13/2015 last visited: never |
 view gallerySE27.4 km |  Porte Valette, Entraygues-sur-Truyère
in Doorways of the World Porte Valette is a classified doorway of the 16th century marking the entrance to an ancient inn, now operated as a B&B. The door has two knockers, the high one a face was for horsemen, the lower a ring for pedestrians posted by: arby101ca location: Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France date approved: 08/09/2015 last visited: never |
 view gallery SW28.5 km
|  Moulin de Seyrignac - Lunan (Lot), France
in Windmills [FR] Moulin tour du XVe siècle. Restauré par M.et Mme André Chambon qui le voyaient tomber en ruines. [EN] Tower windmill from the 15th century. Restored by Mr. and Mrs. André Chambon who were watching it fall into ruin. posted by: RakeInTheCache location: Occitanie, France date approved: 01/17/2021 last visited: never |
 view galleryNE29.5 km |  Château d'Anjony - Tournemire (Cantal), France
in Castles [FR] Le château d'Anjony a été construit au début du XVe siècle par la famille de Tournemire. [EN] The Château d'Anjony built of reddish basalt, has been described as "one of the most remarkable castles in Upper Auvergne". posted by: RakeInTheCache location: Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France date approved: 06/03/2018 last visited: never |
 view gallery NW29.5 km
|  Eglise de Cros-de-Montvert - Cros-de-Montvert, France
in Roman Catholic Churches Église catholique romaine située dans le village de Cros-de-Montvert. posted by: DevilSorrow location: Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France date approved: 08/14/2013 last visited: never |
 view galleryS30.9 km |  plane tree - St Cyprien sur dourdou France
in Omnivorous Trees panneau interdit de stationner posted by: celene37 location: Occitanie, France date approved: 12/15/2016 last visited: 12/15/2016 |
 view gallerySW31.9 km | Église Notre-Dame-du-Puy - Figeac (Lot), France in Romanesque Architecture [FR] Cette église d'origine romane fut plusieurs fois remaniée, notamment aux xive siècle et XVIIe siècles. [EN] This church of Romanesque origins was modified several times, notably in the 14th and 17th centuries. posted by: RakeInTheCache location: Occitanie, France date approved: 01/17/2021 last visited: never |
 view gallerySW31.9 km |  Retable Majeur - Église Notre-Dame-du-Puy - Figeac (Lot), France
in Wooden Church Artefacts [FR] Le retable monumental s'élevant jusqu'aux voûtes de l'église s'interpose entre les chapelles du chevet et la nef centrale. [EN] The monumental altarpiece rising to the ceiling stands between the radiating chapels and the central nave. posted by: RakeInTheCache location: Occitanie, France date approved: 01/17/2021 last visited: never |
 view gallerySW31.9 km |  Maison Natale de Jean-François Champollion - Figeac (Lot), France
in Blue Plaques [FR] Né à Figeac en 1790, Jean-François Champollion déduit les principes de l'écriture égyptienne antique en 1821. [EN] Jean-François Champollion was born in this house 23 December 1790, the last of seven children. posted by: RakeInTheCache location: Occitanie, France date approved: 01/10/2021 last visited: never |
 view gallerySW31.9 km | Musée Champollion - Les Écritures du Monde - Figeac (Lot), France in History Museums [FR] En 1986, un premier musée est inauguré qui rend hommage à l'enfant du pays, Jean-François Champollion. [EN] The Champollion Museum houses a collection devoted to Figeac's most famous son, Jean-François Champollion. posted by: RakeInTheCache location: Occitanie, France date approved: 01/11/2021 last visited: never |
 view gallery N32 km
| La Commanderie de Chamfranchesse - L'Hôpital (Cantal), France in Legacy of Medieval Spiritual Warriors [FR] Cette commanderie appartint aux Templiers, puis après 1311, aux Hospitaliers de Saint-Jean-de-Jérusalem. [EN] This commandery belonged to the Templars until 1311 when it was taken over by the Knights of Saint John. posted by: RakeInTheCache location: Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France date approved: 06/03/2018 last visited: never |
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