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  • Gothic Cloister, white Ceret marble and Gerona stone, 13th century, built by Father Ramon Desbac (1261-1303), Abbaye Sainte-Marie, Arles-Sur-Tech, France. The first Gothic cloister in Northern Catalonia, a unique example of Languedoc Gothic. Photograph by Manuel Cohen.
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  • Sculpted stone relief from Elne Cloister, Languedoc-Roussillon, France, 12th century, displayed at the Abbey of St Mary of Lagrasse. The relief appears to depict a kneeling monk receiving a blessing, with others inside a building, possibly a monastery, one holding a spear and one blowing a horn. The Romanesque cloister at Elne was built 12th - 14th centuries at the Cathedral of Sainte-Eulalie-et-Sainte-Julie which was consecrated in 1069. Its capitals are carved by craftsmen from the Roussillon area. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Detail of the sculpted head of Christ, 1150-80, from the tympanum attributed to the Master of Cabestany at the parish church of Notre-Dame in Cabestany, Languedoc-Roussillon, France, displayed at the Abbey of St Mary of Lagrasse. This Romanesque sculpted marble portal is thought to be carved by the unidentified Master of Cabestany who was active in the Roussillon area in the late 12th century. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Sculpted figure of Christ holding a book and making a gesture of blessing, 1150-80, from the tympanum attributed to the Master of Cabestany at the parish church of Notre-Dame in Cabestany, Languedoc-Roussillon, France, displayed at the Abbey of St Mary of Lagrasse. This Romanesque sculpted marble portal is thought to be carved by the unidentified Master of Cabestany who was active in the Roussillon area in the late 12th century. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Capital carved in pink marble depicting a lion walking, from Serrabone Priory, 11th century monastery, Languedoc-Roussillon, France, displayed at the Abbey of St Mary of Lagrasse. The priory has 25 capitals with over 600 sculpted designs of Eastern inspiration, cut from pink marble from quarries in the Conflent, by Romanesque craftsmen from the Roussillon area. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Capital carved in pink marble depicting a wild animal probably a lion, from Serrabone Priory, 11th century monastery, Languedoc-Roussillon, France, displayed at the Abbey of St Mary of Lagrasse. The priory has 25 capitals with over 600 sculpted designs of Eastern inspiration, cut from pink marble from quarries in the Conflent, by Romanesque craftsmen from the Roussillon area. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Capital carved in pink marble depicting a lion walking, from Serrabone Priory, 11th century monastery, Languedoc-Roussillon, France, displayed at the Abbey of St Mary of Lagrasse. The priory has 25 capitals with over 600 sculpted designs of Eastern inspiration, cut from pink marble from quarries in the Conflent, by Romanesque craftsmen from the Roussillon area. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Detail of a copy of a sculpted marble reliquary sarcophagus depicting the death and martyrdom of Saint Saturninus of Toulouse, 1150-80, by the Master of Cabestany, from the Abbey of Saint-Hilaire, Languedoc-Roussillon, France, displayed at the Abbey of St Mary of Lagrasse. The Abbey of Saint-Hilaire is a Benedictine monastery founded in the 8th century and featuring sculpted work by Romanesque craftsmen from the Roussillon area. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Copy of a sculpted marble reliquary sarcophagus depicting the death and martyrdom of Saint Saturninus of Toulouse, 1150-80, by the Master of Cabestany, from the Abbey of Saint-Hilaire, Languedoc-Roussillon, France, displayed at the Abbey of St Mary of Lagrasse. The Abbey of Saint-Hilaire is a Benedictine monastery founded in the 8th century and featuring sculpted work by Romanesque craftsmen from the Roussillon area. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Detail of a copy of a sculpted marble reliquary sarcophagus depicting the death and martyrdom of Saint Saturninus of Toulouse, 1150-80, by the Master of Cabestany, from the Abbey of Saint-Hilaire, Languedoc-Roussillon, France, displayed at the Abbey of St Mary of Lagrasse. The Abbey of Saint-Hilaire is a Benedictine monastery founded in the 8th century and featuring sculpted work by Romanesque craftsmen from the Roussillon area. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Capital carved in pink marble depicting a lion, from Serrabone Priory, 11th century monastery, Languedoc-Roussillon, France, displayed at the Abbey of St Mary of Lagrasse. The priory has 25 capitals with over 600 sculpted designs of Eastern inspiration, cut from pink marble from quarries in the Conflent, by Romanesque craftsmen from the Roussillon area. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Sculpted stone capital from Elne Cloister, Languedoc-Roussillon, France, 12th century, displayed at the Abbey of St Mary of Lagrasse. The relief depicts medieval knights wearing chainmail armour, some riding horses, with a seated man, possibly a king. The Romanesque cloister at Elne was built 12th - 14th centuries at the Cathedral of Sainte-Eulalie-et-Sainte-Julie which was consecrated in 1069. Its capitals are carved by craftsmen of the Roussillon area. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Fishermen's hut at the Etang de Canet, Canet-en-Roussillon, Pyrenees-Orientales, Catalogne du Nord, France. There are 10 cabins, originally lived in by fishermen and now used for storage of trabaques or traditional fishing nets. The cabins are made from driftwood and reeds, which grow in the lake and are cut, dried and tied to make waterproof walls. They were traditionally divided into 3 rooms, a store for fishing equipment, a bedroom and a central living room and kitchen. Each hut lasts 18-25 years and the current ones were renovated in 1993. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Fishermen's hut and nets drying, at the Etang de Canet, Canet-en-Roussillon, Pyrenees-Orientales, Catalogne du Nord, France. There are 10 cabins, originally lived in by fishermen and now used for storage of trabaques or traditional fishing nets. The cabins are made from driftwood and reeds, which grow in the lake and are cut, dried and tied to make waterproof walls. They were traditionally divided into 3 rooms, a store for fishing equipment, a bedroom and a central living room and kitchen. Each hut lasts 18-25 years and the current ones were renovated in 1993. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Fishermen's hut and nets drying, at the Etang de Canet, Canet-en-Roussillon, Pyrenees-Orientales, Catalogne du Nord, France. There are 10 cabins, originally lived in by fishermen and now used for storage of trabaques or traditional fishing nets. The cabins are made from driftwood and reeds, which grow in the lake and are cut, dried and tied to make waterproof walls. They were traditionally divided into 3 rooms, a store for fishing equipment, a bedroom and a central living room and kitchen. Each hut lasts 18-25 years and the current ones were renovated in 1993. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Fishermen's hut and nets drying, at the Etang de Canet, Canet-en-Roussillon, Pyrenees-Orientales, Catalogne du Nord, France. There are 10 cabins, originally lived in by fishermen and now used for storage of trabaques or traditional fishing nets. The cabins are made from driftwood and reeds, which grow in the lake and are cut, dried and tied to make waterproof walls. They were traditionally divided into 3 rooms, a store for fishing equipment, a bedroom and a central living room and kitchen. Each hut lasts 18-25 years and the current ones were renovated in 1993. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Fishermen's hut and nets drying, at the Etang de Canet, Canet-en-Roussillon, Pyrenees-Orientales, Catalogne du Nord, France. There are 10 cabins, originally lived in by fishermen and now used for storage of trabaques or traditional fishing nets. The cabins are made from driftwood and reeds, which grow in the lake and are cut, dried and tied to make waterproof walls. They were traditionally divided into 3 rooms, a store for fishing equipment, a bedroom and a central living room and kitchen. Each hut lasts 18-25 years and the current ones were renovated in 1993. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Fishermen's hut and nets drying, at the Etang de Canet, Canet-en-Roussillon, Pyrenees-Orientales, Catalogne du Nord, France. There are 10 cabins, originally lived in by fishermen and now used for storage of trabaques or traditional fishing nets. The cabins are made from driftwood and reeds, which grow in the lake and are cut, dried and tied to make waterproof walls. They were traditionally divided into 3 rooms, a store for fishing equipment, a bedroom and a central living room and kitchen. Each hut lasts 18-25 years and the current ones were renovated in 1993. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Fishermen's hut and nets drying, at the Etang de Canet, Canet-en-Roussillon, Pyrenees-Orientales, Catalogne du Nord, France. There are 10 cabins, originally lived in by fishermen and now used for storage of trabaques or traditional fishing nets. The cabins are made from driftwood and reeds, which grow in the lake and are cut, dried and tied to make waterproof walls. They were traditionally divided into 3 rooms, a store for fishing equipment, a bedroom and a central living room and kitchen. Each hut lasts 18-25 years and the current ones were renovated in 1993. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Fishermen's hut and nets drying, aerial view, at the Etang de Canet, Canet-en-Roussillon, Pyrenees-Orientales, Catalogne du Nord, France. There are 10 cabins, originally lived in by fishermen and now used for storage of trabaques or traditional fishing nets. The cabins are made from driftwood and reeds, which grow in the lake and are cut, dried and tied to make waterproof walls. They were traditionally divided into 3 rooms, a store for fishing equipment, a bedroom and a central living room and kitchen. Each hut lasts 18-25 years and the current ones were renovated in 1993. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Fishermen's huts and nets drying, aerial view, at the Etang de Canet, Canet-en-Roussillon, Pyrenees-Orientales, Catalogne du Nord, France. There are 10 cabins, originally lived in by fishermen and now used for storage of trabaques or traditional fishing nets. The cabins are made from driftwood and reeds, which grow in the lake and are cut, dried and tied to make waterproof walls. They were traditionally divided into 3 rooms, a store for fishing equipment, a bedroom and a central living room and kitchen. Each hut lasts 18-25 years and the current ones were renovated in 1993. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Fishermen's hut and nets drying, aerial view, at the Etang de Canet, Canet-en-Roussillon, Pyrenees-Orientales, Catalogne du Nord, France. There are 10 cabins, originally lived in by fishermen and now used for storage of trabaques or traditional fishing nets. The cabins are made from driftwood and reeds, which grow in the lake and are cut, dried and tied to make waterproof walls. They were traditionally divided into 3 rooms, a store for fishing equipment, a bedroom and a central living room and kitchen. Each hut lasts 18-25 years and the current ones were renovated in 1993. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Fishermen's hut and nets drying, at the Etang de Canet, Canet-en-Roussillon, Pyrenees-Orientales, Catalogne du Nord, France. In the distance is the Pic du Canigou. The Canigou stands at 2784m and is the highest of the Eastern peaks of the Pyrenees. There are 10 cabins, originally lived in by fishermen and now used for storage of trabaques or traditional fishing nets. The cabins are made from driftwood and reeds, which grow in the lake and are cut, dried and tied to make waterproof walls. They were traditionally divided into 3 rooms, a store for fishing equipment, a bedroom and a central living room and kitchen. Each hut lasts 18-25 years and the current ones were renovated in 1993. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Fishermen's hut and nets drying, at the Etang de Canet, Canet-en-Roussillon, Pyrenees-Orientales, Catalogne du Nord, France. There are 10 cabins, originally lived in by fishermen and now used for storage of trabaques or traditional fishing nets. The cabins are made from driftwood and reeds, which grow in the lake and are cut, dried and tied to make waterproof walls. They were traditionally divided into 3 rooms, a store for fishing equipment, a bedroom and a central living room and kitchen. Each hut lasts 18-25 years and the current ones were renovated in 1993. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Fishermen's hut and nets drying, at the Etang de Canet, Canet-en-Roussillon, Pyrenees-Orientales, Catalogne du Nord, France. There are 10 cabins, originally lived in by fishermen and now used for storage of trabaques or traditional fishing nets. The cabins are made from driftwood and reeds, which grow in the lake and are cut, dried and tied to make waterproof walls. They were traditionally divided into 3 rooms, a store for fishing equipment, a bedroom and a central living room and kitchen. Each hut lasts 18-25 years and the current ones were renovated in 1993. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Fishermen's hut and nets drying, at the Etang de Canet, Canet-en-Roussillon, Pyrenees-Orientales, Catalogne du Nord, France. There are 10 cabins, originally lived in by fishermen and now used for storage of trabaques or traditional fishing nets. The cabins are made from driftwood and reeds, which grow in the lake and are cut, dried and tied to make waterproof walls. They were traditionally divided into 3 rooms, a store for fishing equipment, a bedroom and a central living room and kitchen. Each hut lasts 18-25 years and the current ones were renovated in 1993. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Fishermen's hut and nets drying, at the Etang de Canet, Canet-en-Roussillon, Pyrenees-Orientales, Catalogne du Nord, France. There are 10 cabins, originally lived in by fishermen and now used for storage of trabaques or traditional fishing nets. The cabins are made from driftwood and reeds, which grow in the lake and are cut, dried and tied to make waterproof walls. They were traditionally divided into 3 rooms, a store for fishing equipment, a bedroom and a central living room and kitchen. Each hut lasts 18-25 years and the current ones were renovated in 1993. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Fishermen's hut at the Etang de Canet, Canet-en-Roussillon, Pyrenees-Orientales, Catalogne du Nord, France. In the distance is the Pic du Canigou. The Canigou stands at 2784m and is the highest of the Eastern peaks of the Pyrenees. There are 10 cabins, originally lived in by fishermen and now used for storage of trabaques or traditional fishing nets. The cabins are made from driftwood and reeds, which grow in the lake and are cut, dried and tied to make waterproof walls. They were traditionally divided into 3 rooms, a store for fishing equipment, a bedroom and a central living room and kitchen. Each hut lasts 18-25 years and the current ones were renovated in 1993. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Etang de Canet, or Canet pond, at Canet-en-Roussillon, Pyrenees-Orientales, Catalogne du Nord, France. In the distance is the Pic du Canigou. The Canigou stands at 2784m and is the highest of the Eastern peaks of the Pyrenees. There are 10 traditional fishermen's huts beside the lake originally lived in by fishermen and now used for storage of trabaques or traditional fishing nets. The cabins are made from driftwood and reeds, which grow in the lake and are cut, dried and tied to make waterproof walls. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Fishermen's huts and nets drying at the Etang de Canet, Canet-en-Roussillon, Pyrenees-Orientales, Catalogne du Nord, France. In the distance is the Pic du Canigou. The Canigou stands at 2784m and is the highest of the Eastern peaks of the Pyrenees. There are 10 cabins, originally lived in by fishermen and now used for storage of trabaques or traditional fishing nets. The cabins are made from driftwood and reeds, which grow in the lake and are cut, dried and tied to make waterproof walls. They were traditionally divided into 3 rooms, a store for fishing equipment, a bedroom and a central living room and kitchen. Each hut lasts 18-25 years and the current ones were renovated in 1993. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Fishermen's hut at the Etang de Canet, Canet-en-Roussillon, Pyrenees-Orientales, Catalogne du Nord, France. There are 10 cabins, originally lived in by fishermen and now used for storage of trabaques or traditional fishing nets. The cabins are made from driftwood and reeds, which grow in the lake and are cut, dried and tied to make waterproof walls. They were traditionally divided into 3 rooms, a store for fishing equipment, a bedroom and a central living room and kitchen. Each hut lasts 18-25 years and the current ones were renovated in 1993. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Fishermen's hut and nets drying, at the Etang de Canet, Canet-en-Roussillon, Pyrenees-Orientales, Catalogne du Nord, France. There are 10 cabins, originally lived in by fishermen and now used for storage of trabaques or traditional fishing nets. The cabins are made from driftwood and reeds, which grow in the lake and are cut, dried and tied to make waterproof walls. They were traditionally divided into 3 rooms, a store for fishing equipment, a bedroom and a central living room and kitchen. Each hut lasts 18-25 years and the current ones were renovated in 1993. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Fishermen's huts at the Etang de Canet, Canet-en-Roussillon, Pyrenees-Orientales, Catalogne du Nord, France. There are 10 cabins, originally lived in by fishermen and now used for storage of trabaques or traditional fishing nets. The cabins are made from driftwood and reeds, which grow in the lake and are cut, dried and tied to make waterproof walls. They were traditionally divided into 3 rooms, a store for fishing equipment, a bedroom and a central living room and kitchen. Each hut lasts 18-25 years and the current ones were renovated in 1993. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Staircase leading from the entrance to the lay brothers' dormitory, Fontfroide Abbey or l'Abbaye Sainte-Marie de Fontfroide, Narbonne, Languedoc-Roussillon, France. Founded by the Viscount of Narbonne in 1093, Fontfroide linked to the Cistercian order in 1145. Above the staircase is a large elliptical or basket-handle stone arch. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Stained glass window by Rene Billa in the dormitory of the lay brothers at Fontfroide Abbey or l'Abbaye Sainte-Marie de Fontfroide, Narbonne, Languedoc-Roussillon, France. Founded by the Viscount of Narbonne in 1093, Fontfroide linked to the Cistercian order in 1145. The artist Rene Billa, 1875-1944, created 4 windows in this room, using fragments of broken coloured glass from church or cathedral windows which had been bombed in World War One. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Capitals with foliage carvings from the Cloister of Fontfroide Abbey or l'Abbaye Sainte-Marie de Fontfroide, Narbonne, Languedoc-Roussillon, France. Founded by the Viscount of Narbonne in 1093, Fontfroide linked to the Cistercian order in 1145. These capitals date from the first cloister, built 1180-1210 in Romanesque style, with double columns topped by foliage capitals supporting semicircular arches. The cloister was later altered in the 13th century after the Albigensian Crusade, when tympanums were added and the original wooden roof was replaced with stone. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • 18th century courtyard at Fontfroide Abbey or l'Abbaye Sainte-Marie de Fontfroide, Narbonne, Languedoc-Roussillon, France. Founded by the Viscount of Narbonne in 1093, Fontfroide linked to the Cistercian order in 1145. This courtyard is sometimes wrongly named 'Louis XIV', but the building work began in 1775. The courtyard is centred around wells which drop to cold water sources in the chalk beds, hence the name 'Fontfroide'. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Capital with foliage carvings from the Chapter house of Fontfroide Abbey or l'Abbaye Sainte-Marie de Fontfroide, Narbonne, Languedoc-Roussillon, France. Founded by the Viscount of Narbonne in 1093, Fontfroide linked to the Cistercian order in 1145. The Chapter house was built 1180-1280 in Romanesque style, with an arcade at the entrance of 2 groups of 5 columns supporting semi-circular arches. The ceiling is vaulted with 4 supporting columns as well as pilasters around the 3 walls. There are 2 rows of benches around the walls as the Chapter house was used for meetings and religious ceremonies. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Capitals with foliage carvings from the Cloister of Fontfroide Abbey or l'Abbaye Sainte-Marie de Fontfroide, Narbonne, Languedoc-Roussillon, France. Founded by the Viscount of Narbonne in 1093, Fontfroide linked to the Cistercian order in 1145. These capitals date from the first cloister, built 1180-1210 in Romanesque style, with double columns topped by foliage capitals supporting semicircular arches. The cloister was later altered in the 13th century after the Albigensian Crusade, when tympanums were added and the original wooden roof was replaced with stone. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Renaissance monumental fireplace in the Ceremonial Hall or guardroom of the Abbey of St Mary of Lagrasse, Aude, Languedoc-Roussillon, France. The abbey's origins date from the 7th century, although the French-style beamed ceiling and huge fireplace in this hall were added in the 16th century. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Nave of the Abbey Church of<br />
Fontfroide Abbey or l'Abbaye Sainte-Marie de Fontfroide, Narbonne, Languedoc-Roussillon, France. Founded by the Viscount of Narbonne in 1093, Fontfroide linked to the Cistercian order in 1145. The church has a traditional basilical latin cross plan and a 20m high vaulted ceiling. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Abbey church seen from the rose garden at Fontfroide Abbey or l'Abbaye Sainte-Marie de Fontfroide, Narbonne, Languedoc-Roussillon, France. Founded by the Viscount of Narbonne in 1093, Fontfroide linked to the Cistercian order in 1145. The rose garden is on the site of the old monks' cemetery and is home to the Cistercian rose and Fontfroide rose, among others. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Stained glass window by Rene Billa in the dormitory of the lay brothers at Fontfroide Abbey or l'Abbaye Sainte-Marie de Fontfroide, Narbonne, Languedoc-Roussillon, France. Founded by the Viscount of Narbonne in 1093, Fontfroide linked to the Cistercian order in 1145. The artist Rene Billa, 1875-1944, created 4 windows in this room, using fragments of broken coloured glass from church or cathedral windows which had been bombed in World War One. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Cloister of Fontfroide Abbey or l'Abbaye Sainte-Marie de Fontfroide, Narbonne, Languedoc-Roussillon, France. Founded by the Viscount of Narbonne in 1093, Fontfroide linked to the Cistercian order in 1145. The original cloister was built 1180-1210 in Romanesque style, with double columns topped by foliage capitals supporting semicircular arches. The cloister was later altered in the 13th century after the Albigensian Crusade, when large tympanums were added above with oculi and pointed arches. The original wooden roof was also replaced with stone. The cloister was used by the monks for resting, walking, reading and studying in between religious duties. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Cloister of Fontfroide Abbey or l'Abbaye Sainte-Marie de Fontfroide, Narbonne, Languedoc-Roussillon, France. Founded by the Viscount of Narbonne in 1093, Fontfroide linked to the Cistercian order in 1145. The original cloister was built 1180-1210 in Romanesque style, with double columns topped by foliage capitals supporting semicircular arches. The cloister was later altered in the 13th century after the Albigensian Crusade, when large tympanums were added above with oculi and pointed arches. The original wooden roof was also replaced with stone. The cloister was used by the monks for resting, walking, reading and studying in between religious duties. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Capitals with foliage carvings of oak leaves and acorns from the Cloister of Fontfroide Abbey or l'Abbaye Sainte-Marie de Fontfroide, Narbonne, Languedoc-Roussillon, France. Founded by the Viscount of Narbonne in 1093, Fontfroide linked to the Cistercian order in 1145. These capitals date from the first cloister, built 1180-1210 in Romanesque style, with double columns topped by foliage capitals supporting semicircular arches. The cloister was later altered in the 13th century after the Albigensian Crusade, when tympanums were added and the original wooden roof was replaced with stone. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Cloister of Fontfroide Abbey or l'Abbaye Sainte-Marie de Fontfroide, Narbonne, Languedoc-Roussillon, France. Founded by the Viscount of Narbonne in 1093, Fontfroide linked to the Cistercian order in 1145. The original cloister was built 1180-1210 in Romanesque style, with double columns topped by foliage capitals supporting semicircular arches. The cloister was later altered in the 13th century after the Albigensian Crusade, when large tympanums were added above with oculi and pointed arches. The original wooden roof was also replaced with stone. The cloister was used by the monks for resting, walking, reading and studying in between religious duties. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Cloister of Fontfroide Abbey or l'Abbaye Sainte-Marie de Fontfroide, Narbonne, Languedoc-Roussillon, France. Founded by the Viscount of Narbonne in 1093, Fontfroide linked to the Cistercian order in 1145. The original cloister was built 1180-1210 in Romanesque style, with double columns topped by foliage capitals supporting semicircular arches. The cloister was later altered in the 13th century after the Albigensian Crusade, when large tympanums were added above with oculi and pointed arches. The original wooden roof was also replaced with stone. The cloister was used by the monks for resting, walking, reading and studying in between religious duties. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Capital with foliage carvings from the Chapter house of Fontfroide Abbey or l'Abbaye Sainte-Marie de Fontfroide, Narbonne, Languedoc-Roussillon, France. Founded by the Viscount of Narbonne in 1093, Fontfroide linked to the Cistercian order in 1145. The Chapter house was built 1180-1280 in Romanesque style, with an arcade at the entrance of 2 groups of 5 columns supporting semi-circular arches. The ceiling is vaulted with 4 supporting columns as well as pilasters around the 3 walls. There are 2 rows of benches around the walls as the Chapter house was used for meetings and religious ceremonies. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Dormitory of the lay brothers at Fontfroide Abbey or l'Abbaye Sainte-Marie de Fontfroide, Narbonne, Languedoc-Roussillon, France. Founded by the Viscount of Narbonne in 1093, Fontfroide linked to the Cistercian order in 1145. This dormitory in pink sandstone has an arched ceiling with no dividing ribs. It was partially divided into sleeping cells in the 18th century. The stained glass windows were made by Rene Billa from broken fragments of church and cathedral windows bombed in World War One. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • 18th century courtyard at Fontfroide Abbey or l'Abbaye Sainte-Marie de Fontfroide, Narbonne, Languedoc-Roussillon, France. Founded by the Viscount of Narbonne in 1093, Fontfroide linked to the Cistercian order in 1145. This courtyard is sometimes wrongly named 'Louis XIV', but the building work began in 1775. The courtyard is centred around wells which drop to cold water sources in the chalk beds, hence the name 'Fontfroide'. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Stained glass window by Rene Billa in the dormitory of the lay brothers at Fontfroide Abbey or l'Abbaye Sainte-Marie de Fontfroide, Narbonne, Languedoc-Roussillon, France. Founded by the Viscount of Narbonne in 1093, Fontfroide linked to the Cistercian order in 1145. The artist Rene Billa, 1875-1944, created 4 windows in this room, using fragments of broken coloured glass from church or cathedral windows which had been bombed in World War One. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Cloister of Fontfroide Abbey or l'Abbaye Sainte-Marie de Fontfroide, Narbonne, Languedoc-Roussillon, France. Founded by the Viscount of Narbonne in 1093, Fontfroide linked to the Cistercian order in 1145. The original cloister was built 1180-1210 in Romanesque style, with double columns topped by foliage capitals supporting semicircular arches. The cloister was later altered in the 13th century after the Albigensian Crusade, when large tympanums were added above with oculi and pointed arches. The original wooden roof was also replaced with stone. The cloister was used by the monks for resting, walking, reading and studying in between religious duties. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Capitals with foliage carvings from the Cloister of Fontfroide Abbey or l'Abbaye Sainte-Marie de Fontfroide, Narbonne, Languedoc-Roussillon, France. Founded by the Viscount of Narbonne in 1093, Fontfroide linked to the Cistercian order in 1145. These capitals date from the first cloister, built 1180-1210 in Romanesque style, with double columns topped by foliage capitals supporting semicircular arches. The cloister was later altered in the 13th century after the Albigensian Crusade, when tympanums were added and the original wooden roof was replaced with stone. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Capitals with foliage carvings from the Cloister of Fontfroide Abbey or l'Abbaye Sainte-Marie de Fontfroide, Narbonne, Languedoc-Roussillon, France. Founded by the Viscount of Narbonne in 1093, Fontfroide linked to the Cistercian order in 1145. These capitals date from the first cloister, built 1180-1210 in Romanesque style, with double columns topped by foliage capitals supporting semicircular arches. The cloister was later altered in the 13th century after the Albigensian Crusade, when tympanums were added and the original wooden roof was replaced with stone. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Refectory of the lay brothers at Fontfroide Abbey or l'Abbaye Sainte-Marie de Fontfroide, Narbonne, Languedoc-Roussillon, France. Founded by the Viscount of Narbonne in 1093, Fontfroide linked to the Cistercian order in 1145. The secular buildings in the abbey are separate from the religious. The refectory was built in 1210 as is 50m long, allowing it to seat the 200 lay people from the surrounding parishes. It has a vaulted ceiling, high windows and doorways which were altered in the 18th century. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Large stone sculpted calvary or crucifix in the Chapel of the Dead in the Abbey Church at Fontfroide Abbey or l'Abbaye Sainte-Marie de Fontfroide, Narbonne, Languedoc-Roussillon, France. Founded by the Viscount of Narbonne in 1093, Fontfroide linked to the Cistercian order in 1145. This calvary was found in the village of Moussan and bought by the owners of the Abbey in 1908. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Chapter house of Fontfroide Abbey or l'Abbaye Sainte-Marie de Fontfroide, Narbonne, Languedoc-Roussillon, France. Founded by the Viscount of Narbonne in 1093, Fontfroide linked to the Cistercian order in 1145. The Chapter house was built 1180-1280 in Romanesque style, with an arcade at the entrance of 2 groups of 5 columns supporting semi-circular arches. The ceiling is vaulted with 4 supporting columns as well as pilasters around the 3 walls. There are 2 rows of benches around the walls as the Chapter house was used for meetings and religious ceremonies. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Cloister of Fontfroide Abbey or l'Abbaye Sainte-Marie de Fontfroide, Narbonne, Languedoc-Roussillon, France. Founded by the Viscount of Narbonne in 1093, Fontfroide linked to the Cistercian order in 1145. The original cloister was built 1180-1210 in Romanesque style, with double columns topped by foliage capitals supporting semicircular arches. The cloister was later altered in the 13th century after the Albigensian Crusade, when large tympanums were added above with oculi and pointed arches. The original wooden roof was also replaced with stone. The cloister was used by the monks for resting, walking, reading and studying in between religious duties. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Chapter house of Fontfroide Abbey or l'Abbaye Sainte-Marie de Fontfroide, Narbonne, Languedoc-Roussillon, France. Founded by the Viscount of Narbonne in 1093, Fontfroide linked to the Cistercian order in 1145. The Chapter house was built 1180-1280 in Romanesque style, with an arcade at the entrance of 2 groups of 5 columns supporting semi-circular arches. The ceiling is vaulted with 4 supporting columns as well as pilasters around the 3 walls. There are 2 rows of benches around the walls as the Chapter house was used for meetings and religious ceremonies. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Cloister of Fontfroide Abbey or l'Abbaye Sainte-Marie de Fontfroide, Narbonne, Languedoc-Roussillon, France. Founded by the Viscount of Narbonne in 1093, Fontfroide linked to the Cistercian order in 1145. The original cloister was built 1180-1210 in Romanesque style, with double columns topped by foliage capitals supporting semicircular arches. The cloister was later altered in the 13th century after the Albigensian Crusade, when large tympanums were added above with oculi and pointed arches. The original wooden roof was also replaced with stone. The cloister was used by the monks for resting, walking, reading and studying in between religious duties. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Huge dormitory built in the late 13th century at the Abbey of St Mary of Lagrasse, Aude, Languedoc-Roussillon, France. The room, on the first floor, measures 500m2 and its wooden ceiling beams are held in place with stone arches along its length. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Stained glass window by Rene Billa in the dormitory of the lay brothers at Fontfroide Abbey or l'Abbaye Sainte-Marie de Fontfroide, Narbonne, Languedoc-Roussillon, France. Founded by the Viscount of Narbonne in 1093, Fontfroide linked to the Cistercian order in 1145. The artist Rene Billa, 1875-1944, created 4 windows in this room, using fragments of broken coloured glass from church or cathedral windows which had been bombed in World War One. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • South Gallery of the Cloister of Fontfroide Abbey or l'Abbaye Sainte-Marie de Fontfroide, Narbonne, Languedoc-Roussillon, France. Founded by the Viscount of Narbonne in 1093, Fontfroide linked to the Cistercian order in 1145. The original cloister was built 1180-1210 in Romanesque style, with double columns topped by foliage capitals supporting semicircular arches. The cloister was later altered in the 13th century after the Albigensian Crusade, when large tympanums were added above with oculi and pointed arches. The original wooden roof was also replaced with stone. The South Gallery is the oldest part of the cloister, with coloured marble columns and benches for the monks to sit and read. The cloister was used by the monks for resting, walking, reading and studying in between religious duties. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Dormitory of the lay brothers at Fontfroide Abbey or l'Abbaye Sainte-Marie de Fontfroide, Narbonne, Languedoc-Roussillon, France. Founded by the Viscount of Narbonne in 1093, Fontfroide linked to the Cistercian order in 1145. The secular buildings in the abbey are separate from the religious. This dormitory in pink sandstone has an arched ceiling with no dividing ribs. It was partially divided into sleeping cells in the 18th century. The stained glass windows were made by Rene Billa from broken fragments of church and cathedral windows bombed in World War One. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Romanesque doorway to the Abbey Church at Fontfroide Abbey or l'Abbaye Sainte-Marie de Fontfroide, Narbonne, Languedoc-Roussillon, France. Founded by the Viscount of Narbonne in 1093, Fontfroide linked to the Cistercian order in 1145. This door was the main entrance to the monastery. The tympanum with crucifixion relief is supported by a lintel and topped by a plain double arch. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Watchtower on Ramparts with removable turret to allow a cannon to be placed here, mountains in the background, 17th century, Villefranche de Conflent, France. The 11th century medieval town, classed as one of the 'Most Beautiful Villages in France' (plus beaux villages de France), was fortified by Vauban (1633-1707) and is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Photograph by Manuel Cohen.
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  • Villefranche de Conflent, France, nestled between the mountains. The 11th century medieval town, classed as one of the 'Most Beautiful Villages in France' (plus beaux villages de France), was fortified by Vauban (1633-1707) and is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Photograph by Manuel Cohen.
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  • Curtain wall and beamed ceiling within ramparts, 17th century, Villefranche de Conflent, France. The 11th century medieval town, classed as one of the 'Most Beautiful Villages in France' (plus beaux villages de France), was fortified by Vauban (1633-1707) and is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Photograph by Manuel Cohen.
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  • Watchtower with removable turret to allow a cannon to be placed here, Ramparts, 17th century, Villefranche de Conflent, France. The 11th century medieval town, classed as one of the 'Most Beautiful Villages in France' (plus beaux villages de France), was fortified by Vauban (1633-1707) and is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Photograph by Manuel Cohen.
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  • Curtain wall and beamed ceiling within ramparts, 17th century, Villefranche de Conflent, France. The 11th century medieval town, classed as one of the 'Most Beautiful Villages in France' (plus beaux villages de France), was fortified by Vauban (1633-1707) and is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Photograph by Manuel Cohen.
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  • Watchtower with removable turret to allow a cannon to be placed here, Ramparts, 17th century, Villefranche de Conflent, France. The 11th century medieval town, classed as one of the 'Most Beautiful Villages in France' (plus beaux villages de France), was fortified by Vauban (1633-1707) and is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Photograph by Manuel Cohen.
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  • Comtal Gate (Porte Comtal), with top right, watchtower with removable turret to allow a cannon to be placed here, Ramparts, 17th century, Villefranche de Conflent, France. The 11th century medieval town, classed as one of the 'Most Beautiful Villages in France' (plus beaux villages de France), was fortified by Vauban (1633-1707) and is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Photograph by Manuel Cohen.
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  • Portcullis of Comtal Gate (Porte Comtal), with in background, watchtower with removable turret to allow a cannon to be placed here, Ramparts, 17th century, Villefranche de Conflent, France. The 11th century medieval town, classed as one of the 'Most Beautiful Villages in France' (plus beaux villages de France), was fortified by Vauban (1633-1707) and is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Photograph by Manuel Cohen.
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  • Narrow street in Villefranche de Conflent, France. The 11th century medieval town, classed as one of the 'Most Beautiful Villages in France' (plus beaux villages de France), was fortified by Vauban (1633-1707) and is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Photograph by Manuel Cohen.
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  • Curtain wall within ramparts, 17th century, Villefranche de Conflent, France. The 11th century medieval town, classed as one of the 'Most Beautiful Villages in France' (plus beaux villages de France), was fortified by Vauban (1633-1707) and is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Photograph by Manuel Cohen.
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  • Curtain wall within ramparts, 17th century, Villefranche de Conflent, France. The 11th century medieval town, classed as one of the 'Most Beautiful Villages in France' (plus beau village de France), was fortified by Vauban (1633-1707) and is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Photograph by Manuel Cohen.
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  • Tower at south west corner of fortifications, 17th century,  Villefranche de Conflent, France. The 11th century medieval town, classed as one of the 'Most Beautiful Villages in France' (plus beaux village de France), was fortified by Vauban (1633-1707) and is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Photograph by Manuel Cohen.
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  • Nestled between the mountains lies Villefranche de Conflent, France. The 11th century medieval town is classed as one of the 'Most Beautiful Villages in France' (plus beaux villages de France), was fortified by Vauban (1633-1707) and is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Photograph by Manuel Cohen
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  • Narrow street in Villefranche de Conflent, France. The 11th century medieval town, classed as one of the 'Most Beautiful Villages in France' (plus beaux villages de France), was fortified by Vauban (1633-1707) and is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Photograph by Manuel Cohen.
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  • Altarpiece, 1696-99, by Jospeh Sunyer, Eglise St Pierre de Prades, Prades, France. The Baroque altarpiece centres on St Peter with the Papal coat of arms above him. The Virgin Mary mediates between God, the spiritual power and St Peter, the earthly power. Photograph by Manuel Cohen.
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  • Altarpiece, 1696-99, by Jospeh Sunyer, Eglise St Pierre de Prades, Prades, France. The Baroque altarpiece centres on St Peter with the Papal coat of arms above him. The Virgin Mary mediates between God, the spiritual power and St Peter, the earthly power. Photograph by Manuel Cohen.
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  • Altarpiece, 1696-99, by Jospeh Sunyer, Eglise St Pierre de Prades, Prades, France. The Baroque altarpiece centres on St Peter with the Papal coat of arms above him. The Virgin Mary mediates between God, the spiritual power and St Peter, the earthly power. Photograph by Manuel Cohen.
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  • Abbey of St Michel de Cuxa, founded 883, consecrated 974, Pyrenees Orientales, France. The nave is a rare example of French pre-Romanesque architecture. The two Romanesque bell towers, 11th century, were added by Abbot Oliba. Photograph by Manuel Cohen.
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  • Lion's head on two bodies, right Capital, North portal, Priory of Saint-Marie de Serrabona, 10th-11th century, Serrabone, France. Replica of original which was stolen in 2000. Photograph by Manuel Cohen
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  • Christ in Majesty, sitting on the throne of Wisdom, surrounded by two angels, left capital, North portal, Priory of Saint-Marie de Serrabona, 10th-11th century, Serrabone, France. Photograph by Manuel Cohen
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  • Nave, 12th century, Abbey of St Michel de Cuxa, founded 883, consecrated 974, Pyrenees Orientales, France. The nave is a rare example of French pre-Romanesque architecture. Photograph by Manuel Cohen.
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  • Canigou landscape, Vallee de Conflent, Pyrenees Orientales, France. Prades is the main town in this lovely valley in the foothills of the Pyrenees. Photograph by Maneul Cohen.
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  • Figure, right Capital, North portal, Priory of Saint-Marie de Serrabona, 10th-11th century, Serrabone, France. Photograph by Manuel Cohen
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  • Lion's head on two bodies, right Capital, North portal, Priory of Saint-Marie de Serrabona, 10th-11th century, Serrabone, France. Replica of original which was stolen in 2000. Photograph by Manuel Cohen
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  • Christ in Majesty, sitting on the throne of Wisdom, surrounded by two angels, left capital, North portal, Priory of Saint-Marie de Serrabona, 10th-11th century, Serrabone, France. Photograph by Manuel Cohen
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  • Eus, crowned by St Vincent's Church, 18th century, France. Classified as one of France's most beautiful and sunniest villages, Eus, a picturesque little town, cascades down the foothills of the Pyrenees. Photograph by Manuel Cohen.
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  • Guillaume de Gaucelme (d.1211), effigy attributed to Ramon de Bianya (13th century), situtated above the Sacred Tomb (La Sainte Tombe), Abbaye de Sainte Marie, 8th and 13th centuries, Arles-sur-Tech, France. Guillaume de Gaucelme was a benefactor of the Abbey. Photograph by Manuel Cohen.
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  • Eus, crowned by St Vincent's Church, 18th century, France. Classified as one of France's most beautiful and sunniest villages, Eus, a picturesque little town, cascades down the foothills of the Pyrenees. Photograph by Manuel Cohen.
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  • Sacred Tomb (La Sainte Tombe), blue Ceret marble, 4th century, Abbaye de Sainte Marie, 8th and 13th centuries, Arles-sur-Tech, France. The tomb, carved with an X in a circle representing Christ, reputedly contains the relics of martyred Saints Abdon and Sennen and continually produces pure water, which is regarded as a miracle. Photograph by Manuel Cohen.
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  • Mosset, France. High above the Castellane valley, Mosset is classed as one of the 'Most Beautiful Villages in France' (plus beaux villages de France), featuring towers, curtain-walls, fresh water springs and the town gates. Photograph by Manuel Cohen.
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  • Christ in Majesty, sitting on the throne of Wisdom, surrounded by two angels, left capital, North portal, Priory of Saint-Marie de Serrabona, 10th-11th century, Serrabone, France. Photograph by Manuel Cohen
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  • Eus, crowned by St Vincent's Church, 18th century, France. Classified as one of France's most beautiful and sunniest villages, Eus, a picturesque little town, cascades down the foothills of the Pyrenees. Photograph by Manuel Cohen.
    LC12_FRANCE_MC_118.jpg
  • Sacred Tomb (La Sainte Tombe), blue Ceret marble, 4th century, and effigy of Guillaume de Gaucelme (d.1211) attributed to Ramon de Bianya (13th century), Abbaye de Sainte Marie, 8th and 13th centuries, Arles-sur-Tech, France. The tomb, carved with an X in a circle representing Christ, reputedly contains the relics of martyred Saints Abdon and Sennen and continually produces pure water, which is regarded as a miracle. Guillaume de Gaucelme was a benefactor of the Abbey. Photograph by Manuel Cohen.
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  • St Abdon and St Sennen, Pre-Baroque Altarpiece, gilded polychrome wood, 1647, by Lazare Tremullas, Abbey Church, Abbaye de Sainte-Marie, 8th-13th centuries, Arles-Sur-Tech, France. The Abbey holds the Sacred Tomb (Sainte tombe, 4th century, which reputedly contains the relics of martyred Saints Abdon and Sennen. Photograph by Manuel Cohen.
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