Royal Saltworks of Arc-et-Senans
“The Royal Saltworks of Arc-et-Senans, begun in 1775, was the first major achievement of industrial architecture, reflecting the ideal of progress of…
Roman Theatre and the “Triumphal Arch” of Orange
“Situated in the Rhone valley, the ancient theatre of Orange, with its 103-m-long facade, is one of the best preserved of all…
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…
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…
Arles, Roman and Romanesque Monuments
“Arles is a good example of the adaptation of an ancient city to medieval European civilization. It has some impressive Roman monuments,…
Bourges Cathedral
“The Cathedral of St Etienne of Bourges, built between the late 12th and late 13th centuries, is one of the great masterpieces…