Cistercian Abbey of Fontenay

“This stark Burgundian monastery was founded by St Bernard in 1119. With its church, cloister, refectory, sleeping quarters, bakery and ironworks, it is an excellent illustration of the

Abode of Chaos (2)

“The Abode of Chaos is a contemporary art museum consisting of more than 2,500 artworks from many different artists, based around the transformation of the 17th century house

Church of Vézelay

“Shortly after its foundation in the 9th century, the Benedictine abbey of Vézelay acquired the relics of St Mary Magdalene and since then it has been an important

Cathedral of Notre-Dame and Palace of Tau in Reims

“The outstanding handling of new architectural techniques in the 13th century, and the harmonious marriage of sculptural decoration with architecture, has made Notre-Dame in Reims one of the

Sans-Souci Palace

“These Haitian monuments date from the beginning of the 19th century, when Haiti proclaimed its independence. The Palace of Sans Souci, the buildings at Ramiers and, in particular,

Citadelle Laferrière

“These Haitian monuments date from the beginning of the 19th century, when Haiti proclaimed its independence. The Palace of Sans Souci, the buildings at Ramiers and, in particular,