https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/album/1351200 https://cdn.ipernity.com/p/105/57/EF/323415.buddy.jpg https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/album/1351200 Fri, 22 May 2026 10:20:09 +0000 Fri, 22 May 2026 10:20:09 +0000 https://www.ipernity.com https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53170156/in/album/1351200 tag:ipernity.com,2025-12-08,doc-53170156 Mon, 08 Dec 2025 21:37:02 +0000 2025-08-01T15:38:40+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53170156/in/album/1351200"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/01/56/53170156.138778f5.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="214" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">A settlement likely existed along the Roman road from early times, but rural life only truly developed after Saint-Chaffre du Monastier founded a priory there. Thanks to its geographical location, the town became a trading center. Wine, leather, fabrics, and wool were traded at the market established in 1336. Merchants gradually settled in the town, and the population grew. In 1568, the Huguenot captain Merle and his 9,000 men plundered and destroyed the town. It had to be rebuilt.<br /> <br /> Today, Langogne is a rural town with about 2,800 inhabitants. In the 1950s, it had a population of over 4,000. The population decline is clearly visible. Empty shops and abandoned stores dominate the streetscape.<br /> <br /> <br /> The church of Saint-Gervais-Saint-Protais was built in the 12th century by monks from Saint-Chaffre. It was destroyed in the 16th century during the Huguenot Wars when much of the monastery was burned down, and the church was severely damaged. The restoration brought about profound changes, but the interior with al the capitals is still romanesque.</div> Langogne - Saint-Gervais-Saint-Protais <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53170156/in/album/1351200"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/01/56/53170156.138778f5.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="214" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">A settlement likely existed along the Roman road from early times, but rural life only truly developed after Saint-Chaffre du Monastier founded a priory there. Thanks to its geographical location, the town became a trading center. Wine, leather, fabrics, and wool were traded at the market established in 1336. Merchants gradually settled in the town, and the population grew. In 1568, the Huguenot captain Merle and his 9,000 men plundered and destroyed the town. It had to be rebuilt.<br /> <br /> Today, Langogne is a rural town with about 2,800 inhabitants. In the 1950s, it had a population of over 4,000. The population decline is clearly visible. Empty shops and abandoned stores dominate the streetscape.<br /> <br /> <br /> The church of Saint-Gervais-Saint-Protais was built in the 12th century by monks from Saint-Chaffre. It was destroyed in the 16th century during the Huguenot Wars when much of the monastery was burned down, and the church was severely damaged. The restoration brought about profound changes, but the interior with al the capitals is still romanesque.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53170136/in/album/1351200 tag:ipernity.com,2025-12-08,doc-53170136 Mon, 08 Dec 2025 21:19:12 +0000 2025-08-01T15:37:24+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53170136/in/album/1351200"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/01/36/53170136.8528a198.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="207" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">A settlement likely existed along the Roman road from early times, but rural life only truly developed after Saint-Chaffre du Monastier founded a priory there. Thanks to its geographical location, the town became a trading center. Wine, leather, fabrics, and wool were traded at the market established in 1336. Merchants gradually settled in the town, and the population grew. In 1568, the Huguenot captain Merle and his 9,000 men plundered and destroyed the town. It had to be rebuilt.<br /> <br /> Today, Langogne is a rural town with about 2,800 inhabitants. In the 1950s, it had a population of over 4,000. The population decline is clearly visible. Empty shops and abandoned stores dominate the streetscape.<br /> <br /> <br /> The church of Saint-Gervais-Saint-Protais was built in the 12th century by monks from Saint-Chaffre. It was destroyed in the 16th century during the Huguenot Wars when much of the monastery was burned down, and the church was severely damaged. The restoration brought about profound changes, but the interior with al the capitals is still romanesque.<br /> <br /> <br /> Guardian Angels?</div> Langogne - Saint-Gervais-Saint-Protais <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53170136/in/album/1351200"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/01/36/53170136.8528a198.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="207" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">A settlement likely existed along the Roman road from early times, but rural life only truly developed after Saint-Chaffre du Monastier founded a priory there. Thanks to its geographical location, the town became a trading center. Wine, leather, fabrics, and wool were traded at the market established in 1336. Merchants gradually settled in the town, and the population grew. In 1568, the Huguenot captain Merle and his 9,000 men plundered and destroyed the town. It had to be rebuilt.<br /> <br /> Today, Langogne is a rural town with about 2,800 inhabitants. In the 1950s, it had a population of over 4,000. The population decline is clearly visible. Empty shops and abandoned stores dominate the streetscape.<br /> <br /> <br /> The church of Saint-Gervais-Saint-Protais was built in the 12th century by monks from Saint-Chaffre. It was destroyed in the 16th century during the Huguenot Wars when much of the monastery was burned down, and the church was severely damaged. The restoration brought about profound changes, but the interior with al the capitals is still romanesque.<br /> <br /> <br /> Guardian Angels?</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53170128/in/album/1351200 tag:ipernity.com,2025-12-08,doc-53170128 Mon, 08 Dec 2025 21:05:55 +0000 2025-08-01T15:37:13+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53170128/in/album/1351200"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/01/28/53170128.2db7c009.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="202" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">A settlement likely existed along the Roman road from early times, but rural life only truly developed after Saint-Chaffre du Monastier founded a priory there. Thanks to its geographical location, the town became a trading center. Wine, leather, fabrics, and wool were traded at the market established in 1336. Merchants gradually settled in the town, and the population grew. In 1568, the Huguenot captain Merle and his 9,000 men plundered and destroyed the town. It had to be rebuilt.<br /> <br /> Today, Langogne is a rural town with about 2,800 inhabitants. In the 1950s, it had a population of over 4,000. The population decline is clearly visible. Empty shops and abandoned stores dominate the streetscape.<br /> <br /> <br /> The church of Saint-Gervais-Saint-Protais was built in the 12th century by monks from Saint-Chaffre. It was destroyed in the 16th century during the Huguenot Wars when much of the monastery was burned down, and the church was severely damaged. The restoration brought about profound changes, but the interior with al the capitals is still romanesque.<br /> <br /> Angels fight devils to save souls</div> Langogne - Saint-Gervais-Saint-Protais <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53170128/in/album/1351200"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/01/28/53170128.2db7c009.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="202" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">A settlement likely existed along the Roman road from early times, but rural life only truly developed after Saint-Chaffre du Monastier founded a priory there. Thanks to its geographical location, the town became a trading center. Wine, leather, fabrics, and wool were traded at the market established in 1336. Merchants gradually settled in the town, and the population grew. In 1568, the Huguenot captain Merle and his 9,000 men plundered and destroyed the town. It had to be rebuilt.<br /> <br /> Today, Langogne is a rural town with about 2,800 inhabitants. In the 1950s, it had a population of over 4,000. The population decline is clearly visible. Empty shops and abandoned stores dominate the streetscape.<br /> <br /> <br /> The church of Saint-Gervais-Saint-Protais was built in the 12th century by monks from Saint-Chaffre. It was destroyed in the 16th century during the Huguenot Wars when much of the monastery was burned down, and the church was severely damaged. The restoration brought about profound changes, but the interior with al the capitals is still romanesque.<br /> <br /> Angels fight devils to save souls</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53170122/in/album/1351200 tag:ipernity.com,2025-12-08,doc-53170122 Mon, 08 Dec 2025 20:53:07 +0000 2025-08-01T15:36:36+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53170122/in/album/1351200"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/01/22/53170122.e2986629.240.jpg?r2" width="211" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">A settlement likely existed along the Roman road from early times, but rural life only truly developed after Saint-Chaffre du Monastier founded a priory there. Thanks to its geographical location, the town became a trading center. Wine, leather, fabrics, and wool were traded at the market established in 1336. Merchants gradually settled in the town, and the population grew. In 1568, the Huguenot captain Merle and his 9,000 men plundered and destroyed the town. It had to be rebuilt.<br /> <br /> Today, Langogne is a rural town with about 2,800 inhabitants. In the 1950s, it had a population of over 4,000. The population decline is clearly visible. Empty shops and abandoned stores dominate the streetscape.<br /> <br /> <br /> The church of Saint-Gervais-Saint-Protais was built in the 12th century by monks from Saint-Chaffre. It was destroyed in the 16th century during the Huguenot Wars when much of the monastery was burned down, and the church was severely damaged. The restoration brought about profound changes, but the interior with al the capitals is still romanesque.<br /> <br /> A mermaid</div> Langogne - Saint-Gervais-Saint-Protais <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53170122/in/album/1351200"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/01/22/53170122.e2986629.240.jpg?r2" width="211" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">A settlement likely existed along the Roman road from early times, but rural life only truly developed after Saint-Chaffre du Monastier founded a priory there. Thanks to its geographical location, the town became a trading center. Wine, leather, fabrics, and wool were traded at the market established in 1336. Merchants gradually settled in the town, and the population grew. In 1568, the Huguenot captain Merle and his 9,000 men plundered and destroyed the town. It had to be rebuilt.<br /> <br /> Today, Langogne is a rural town with about 2,800 inhabitants. In the 1950s, it had a population of over 4,000. The population decline is clearly visible. Empty shops and abandoned stores dominate the streetscape.<br /> <br /> <br /> The church of Saint-Gervais-Saint-Protais was built in the 12th century by monks from Saint-Chaffre. It was destroyed in the 16th century during the Huguenot Wars when much of the monastery was burned down, and the church was severely damaged. The restoration brought about profound changes, but the interior with al the capitals is still romanesque.<br /> <br /> A mermaid</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53170112/in/album/1351200 tag:ipernity.com,2025-12-08,doc-53170112 Mon, 08 Dec 2025 20:41:08 +0000 2025-08-01T15:35:03+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53170112/in/album/1351200"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/01/12/53170112.7ff6418e.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="195" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">A settlement likely existed along the Roman road from early times, but rural life only truly developed after Saint-Chaffre du Monastier founded a priory there. Thanks to its geographical location, the town became a trading center. Wine, leather, fabrics, and wool were traded at the market established in 1336. Merchants gradually settled in the town, and the population grew. In 1568, the Huguenot captain Merle and his 9,000 men plundered and destroyed the town. It had to be rebuilt.<br /> <br /> Today, Langogne is a rural town with about 2,800 inhabitants. In the 1950s, it had a population of over 4,000. The population decline is clearly visible. Empty shops and abandoned stores dominate the streetscape.<br /> <br /> <br /> The church of Saint-Gervais-Saint-Protais was built in the 12th century by monks from Saint-Chaffre. It was destroyed in the 16th century during the Huguenot Wars when much of the monastery was burned down, and the church was severely damaged. The restoration brought about profound changes, but the interior with al the capitals is still romanesque.<br /> <br /> Samson (long hair) tearing the lion apart.</div> Langogne - Saint-Gervais-Saint-Protais <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53170112/in/album/1351200"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/01/12/53170112.7ff6418e.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="195" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">A settlement likely existed along the Roman road from early times, but rural life only truly developed after Saint-Chaffre du Monastier founded a priory there. Thanks to its geographical location, the town became a trading center. Wine, leather, fabrics, and wool were traded at the market established in 1336. Merchants gradually settled in the town, and the population grew. In 1568, the Huguenot captain Merle and his 9,000 men plundered and destroyed the town. It had to be rebuilt.<br /> <br /> Today, Langogne is a rural town with about 2,800 inhabitants. In the 1950s, it had a population of over 4,000. The population decline is clearly visible. Empty shops and abandoned stores dominate the streetscape.<br /> <br /> <br /> The church of Saint-Gervais-Saint-Protais was built in the 12th century by monks from Saint-Chaffre. It was destroyed in the 16th century during the Huguenot Wars when much of the monastery was burned down, and the church was severely damaged. The restoration brought about profound changes, but the interior with al the capitals is still romanesque.<br /> <br /> Samson (long hair) tearing the lion apart.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53170014/in/album/1351200 tag:ipernity.com,2025-12-08,doc-53170014 Mon, 08 Dec 2025 20:13:17 +0000 2025-08-01T15:34:11+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53170014/in/album/1351200"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/00/14/53170014.2776cf0e.240.jpg?r2" width="161" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">A settlement likely existed along the Roman road from early times, but rural life only truly developed after Saint-Chaffre du Monastier founded a priory there. Thanks to its geographical location, the town became a trading center. Wine, leather, fabrics, and wool were traded at the market established in 1336. Merchants gradually settled in the town, and the population grew. In 1568, the Huguenot captain Merle and his 9,000 men plundered and destroyed the town. It had to be rebuilt.<br /> <br /> Today, Langogne is a rural town with about 2,800 inhabitants. In the 1950s, it had a population of over 4,000. The population decline is clearly visible. Empty shops and abandoned stores dominate the streetscape.<br /> <br /> <br /> The church of Saint-Gervais-Saint-Protais was built in the 12th century by monks from Saint-Chaffre. It was destroyed in the 16th century during the Huguenot Wars when much of the monastery was burned down, and the church was severely damaged. The restoration brought about profound changes, but the interior with al the capitals is still romanesque.</div> Langogne - Saint-Gervais-Saint-Protais <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53170014/in/album/1351200"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/00/14/53170014.2776cf0e.240.jpg?r2" width="161" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">A settlement likely existed along the Roman road from early times, but rural life only truly developed after Saint-Chaffre du Monastier founded a priory there. Thanks to its geographical location, the town became a trading center. Wine, leather, fabrics, and wool were traded at the market established in 1336. Merchants gradually settled in the town, and the population grew. In 1568, the Huguenot captain Merle and his 9,000 men plundered and destroyed the town. It had to be rebuilt.<br /> <br /> Today, Langogne is a rural town with about 2,800 inhabitants. In the 1950s, it had a population of over 4,000. The population decline is clearly visible. Empty shops and abandoned stores dominate the streetscape.<br /> <br /> <br /> The church of Saint-Gervais-Saint-Protais was built in the 12th century by monks from Saint-Chaffre. It was destroyed in the 16th century during the Huguenot Wars when much of the monastery was burned down, and the church was severely damaged. The restoration brought about profound changes, but the interior with al the capitals is still romanesque.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53169958/in/album/1351200 tag:ipernity.com,2025-12-08,doc-53169958 Mon, 08 Dec 2025 19:59:52 +0000 2025-08-01T15:43:30+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53169958/in/album/1351200"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/99/58/53169958.a3836fbd.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="179" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">A settlement likely existed along the Roman road from early times, but rural life only truly developed after Saint-Chaffre du Monastier founded a priory there. Thanks to its geographical location, the town became a trading center. Wine, leather, fabrics, and wool were traded at the market established in 1336. Merchants gradually settled in the town, and the population grew. In 1568, the Huguenot captain Merle and his 9,000 men plundered and destroyed the town. It had to be rebuilt.<br /> <br /> Today, Langogne is a rural town with about 2,800 inhabitants. In the 1950s, it had a population of over 4,000. The population decline is clearly visible. Empty shops and abandoned stores dominate the streetscape.<br /> <br /> <br /> The church of Saint-Gervais-Saint-Protais was built in the 12th century by monks from Saint-Chaffre. It was destroyed in the 16th century during the Huguenot Wars when much of the monastery was burned down, and the church was severely damaged. The restoration brought about profound changes. The portal was completely redesigned in the Flamboyant Gothic style.</div> Langogne - Saint-Gervais-Saint-Protais <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53169958/in/album/1351200"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/99/58/53169958.a3836fbd.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="179" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">A settlement likely existed along the Roman road from early times, but rural life only truly developed after Saint-Chaffre du Monastier founded a priory there. Thanks to its geographical location, the town became a trading center. Wine, leather, fabrics, and wool were traded at the market established in 1336. Merchants gradually settled in the town, and the population grew. In 1568, the Huguenot captain Merle and his 9,000 men plundered and destroyed the town. It had to be rebuilt.<br /> <br /> Today, Langogne is a rural town with about 2,800 inhabitants. In the 1950s, it had a population of over 4,000. The population decline is clearly visible. Empty shops and abandoned stores dominate the streetscape.<br /> <br /> <br /> The church of Saint-Gervais-Saint-Protais was built in the 12th century by monks from Saint-Chaffre. It was destroyed in the 16th century during the Huguenot Wars when much of the monastery was burned down, and the church was severely damaged. The restoration brought about profound changes. The portal was completely redesigned in the Flamboyant Gothic style.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53169696/in/album/1351200 tag:ipernity.com,2025-12-08,doc-53169696 Mon, 08 Dec 2025 17:11:08 +0000 2025-08-01T15:12:37+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53169696/in/album/1351200"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/96/96/53169696.7437dbd3.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="185" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">A settlement likely existed along the Roman road from early times, but rural life only truly developed after Saint-Chaffre du Monastier founded a priory there. Thanks to its geographical location, the town became a trading center. Wine, leather, fabrics, and wool were traded at the market established in 1336. Merchants gradually settled in the town, and the population grew. In 1568, the Huguenot captain Merle and his 9,000 men plundered and destroyed the town. It had to be rebuilt.<br /> <br /> Today, Langogne is a rural town with about 2,800 inhabitants. In the 1950s, it had a population of over 4,000. The population decline is clearly visible. Empty shops and abandoned stores dominate the streetscape.<br /> <br /> I remember two things about Langogne. Many years ago, I was hiking the Stevenson Trail in the spring, and when I reached Langogne, it started snowing heavily—depressing. That same evening, I ate my very first crêpe Suzette—delicious.</div> Langogne <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53169696/in/album/1351200"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/96/96/53169696.7437dbd3.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="185" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">A settlement likely existed along the Roman road from early times, but rural life only truly developed after Saint-Chaffre du Monastier founded a priory there. Thanks to its geographical location, the town became a trading center. Wine, leather, fabrics, and wool were traded at the market established in 1336. Merchants gradually settled in the town, and the population grew. In 1568, the Huguenot captain Merle and his 9,000 men plundered and destroyed the town. It had to be rebuilt.<br /> <br /> Today, Langogne is a rural town with about 2,800 inhabitants. In the 1950s, it had a population of over 4,000. The population decline is clearly visible. Empty shops and abandoned stores dominate the streetscape.<br /> <br /> I remember two things about Langogne. Many years ago, I was hiking the Stevenson Trail in the spring, and when I reached Langogne, it started snowing heavily—depressing. That same evening, I ate my very first crêpe Suzette—delicious.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53169658/in/album/1351200 tag:ipernity.com,2025-12-08,doc-53169658 Mon, 08 Dec 2025 16:58:26 +0000 2025-08-01T15:11:30+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53169658/in/album/1351200"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/96/58/53169658.13117bc9.240.jpg?r2" width="174" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">A settlement likely existed along the Roman road from early times, but rural life only truly developed after Saint-Chaffre du Monastier founded a priory there. Thanks to its geographical location, the town became a trading center. Wine, leather, fabrics, and wool were traded at the market established in 1336. Merchants gradually settled in the town, and the population grew. In 1568, the Huguenot captain Merle and his 9,000 men plundered and destroyed the town. It had to be rebuilt.<br /> <br /> Today, Langogne is a rural town with about 2,800 inhabitants. In the 1950s, it had a population of over 4,000. The population decline is clearly visible. Empty shops and abandoned stores dominate the streetscape.<br /> <br /> I remember two things about Langogne. Many years ago, I was hiking the Stevenson Trail in the spring, and when I reached Langogne, it started snowing heavily—depressing. That same evening, I ate my very first crêpe Suzette—delicious.</div> Langogne <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53169658/in/album/1351200"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/96/58/53169658.13117bc9.240.jpg?r2" width="174" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">A settlement likely existed along the Roman road from early times, but rural life only truly developed after Saint-Chaffre du Monastier founded a priory there. Thanks to its geographical location, the town became a trading center. Wine, leather, fabrics, and wool were traded at the market established in 1336. Merchants gradually settled in the town, and the population grew. In 1568, the Huguenot captain Merle and his 9,000 men plundered and destroyed the town. It had to be rebuilt.<br /> <br /> Today, Langogne is a rural town with about 2,800 inhabitants. In the 1950s, it had a population of over 4,000. The population decline is clearly visible. Empty shops and abandoned stores dominate the streetscape.<br /> <br /> I remember two things about Langogne. Many years ago, I was hiking the Stevenson Trail in the spring, and when I reached Langogne, it started snowing heavily—depressing. That same evening, I ate my very first crêpe Suzette—delicious.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53168980/in/album/1351200 tag:ipernity.com,2025-12-07,doc-53168980 Sun, 07 Dec 2025 20:07:47 +0000 2025-08-01T14:55:08+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53168980/in/album/1351200"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/89/80/53168980.b8968a77.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="239" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">A settlement likely existed along the Roman road from early times, but rural life only truly developed after Saint-Chaffre du Monastier founded a priory there. Thanks to its geographical location, the town became a trading center. Wine, leather, fabrics, and wool were traded at the market established in 1336. Merchants gradually settled in the town, and the population grew. In 1568, the Huguenot captain Merle and his 9,000 men plundered and destroyed the town. It had to be rebuilt.<br /> <br /> Today, Langogne is a rural town with about 2,800 inhabitants. In the 1950s, it had a population of over 4,000.<br /> <br /> Adjoining a building erected in 1843 for teaching by the Congregation of the Sisters of the Order of Jeanne de Lestonnac, the 19th-century chapel features a Romano-Byzantine style façade.</div> Langogne - Chapelle du Couvent <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53168980/in/album/1351200"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/89/80/53168980.b8968a77.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="239" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">A settlement likely existed along the Roman road from early times, but rural life only truly developed after Saint-Chaffre du Monastier founded a priory there. Thanks to its geographical location, the town became a trading center. Wine, leather, fabrics, and wool were traded at the market established in 1336. Merchants gradually settled in the town, and the population grew. In 1568, the Huguenot captain Merle and his 9,000 men plundered and destroyed the town. It had to be rebuilt.<br /> <br /> Today, Langogne is a rural town with about 2,800 inhabitants. In the 1950s, it had a population of over 4,000.<br /> <br /> Adjoining a building erected in 1843 for teaching by the Congregation of the Sisters of the Order of Jeanne de Lestonnac, the 19th-century chapel features a Romano-Byzantine style façade.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53168934/in/album/1351200 tag:ipernity.com,2025-12-07,doc-53168934 Sun, 07 Dec 2025 19:16:47 +0000 2025-08-01T13:02:57+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53168934/in/album/1351200"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/89/34/53168934.a4638f64.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="218" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">La Canourgue developed around a Benedictine monastery, which was founded as early as the 7th century and grew ever larger through donations.<br /> <br /> The narrow streets in the old town center, with their houses built of fieldstone and half-timbered construction, convey a medieval impression.</div> La Canourgue <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53168934/in/album/1351200"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/89/34/53168934.a4638f64.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="218" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">La Canourgue developed around a Benedictine monastery, which was founded as early as the 7th century and grew ever larger through donations.<br /> <br /> The narrow streets in the old town center, with their houses built of fieldstone and half-timbered construction, convey a medieval impression.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53168876/in/album/1351200 tag:ipernity.com,2025-12-07,doc-53168876 Sun, 07 Dec 2025 18:43:14 +0000 2025-08-01T13:05:11+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53168876/in/album/1351200"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/88/76/53168876.e15ded3e.240.jpg?r2" width="177" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">La Canourgue developed around a Benedictine monastery, which was founded as early as the 7th century and grew ever larger through donations.<br /> <br /> The narrow streets in the old town center, with their houses built of fieldstone and half-timbered construction, convey a medieval impression.<br /> <br /> <br /> St. Martin, the former abbey and later collegiate church, is located at the "Place au Ble" forms the center of the town. The present church was built at this time, during the 12th century, and subsequently underwent modifications and restorations. At the end of the 16th century, both the village and the monastic house had been damaged by wars.</div> La Canourgue - St. Martin <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53168876/in/album/1351200"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/88/76/53168876.e15ded3e.240.jpg?r2" width="177" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">La Canourgue developed around a Benedictine monastery, which was founded as early as the 7th century and grew ever larger through donations.<br /> <br /> The narrow streets in the old town center, with their houses built of fieldstone and half-timbered construction, convey a medieval impression.<br /> <br /> <br /> St. Martin, the former abbey and later collegiate church, is located at the "Place au Ble" forms the center of the town. The present church was built at this time, during the 12th century, and subsequently underwent modifications and restorations. At the end of the 16th century, both the village and the monastic house had been damaged by wars.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53168872/in/album/1351200 tag:ipernity.com,2025-12-07,doc-53168872 Sun, 07 Dec 2025 18:26:04 +0000 2025-08-01T13:03:36+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53168872/in/album/1351200"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/88/72/53168872.dc1e384a.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="208" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">La Canourgue developed around a Benedictine monastery, which was founded as early as the 7th century and grew ever larger through donations.<br /> <br /> The narrow streets in the old town center, with their houses built of fieldstone and half-timbered construction, convey a medieval impression.<br /> <br /> <br /> St. Martin, the former abbey and later collegiate church, is located at the "Place au Ble" forms the center of the town. The present church was built at this time, during the 12th century, and subsequently underwent modifications and restorations. At the end of the 16th century, both the village and the monastic house had been damaged by wars.</div> La Canourgue - St. Martin <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53168872/in/album/1351200"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/88/72/53168872.dc1e384a.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="208" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">La Canourgue developed around a Benedictine monastery, which was founded as early as the 7th century and grew ever larger through donations.<br /> <br /> The narrow streets in the old town center, with their houses built of fieldstone and half-timbered construction, convey a medieval impression.<br /> <br /> <br /> St. Martin, the former abbey and later collegiate church, is located at the "Place au Ble" forms the center of the town. The present church was built at this time, during the 12th century, and subsequently underwent modifications and restorations. At the end of the 16th century, both the village and the monastic house had been damaged by wars.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53168670/in/album/1351200 tag:ipernity.com,2025-12-07,doc-53168670 Sun, 07 Dec 2025 15:16:29 +0000 2025-08-01T13:01:40+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53168670/in/album/1351200"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/86/70/53168670.2d1e06b2.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="202" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">La Canourgue developed around a Benedictine monastery, which was founded as early as the 7th century and grew ever larger through donations.<br /> <br /> The narrow streets in the old town center, with their houses built of fieldstone and half-timbered construction, convey a medieval impression.<br /> <br /> <br /> St. Martin, the former abbey and later collegiate church, is located at the "Place au Ble" forms the center of the town. The present church was built at this time, during the 12th century, and subsequently underwent modifications and restorations. At the end of the 16th century, both the village and the monastic house had been damaged by wars. <br /> <br /> The Romanesque apses bear still lots of corbels.</div> La Canourgue - St. Martin <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53168670/in/album/1351200"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/86/70/53168670.2d1e06b2.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="202" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">La Canourgue developed around a Benedictine monastery, which was founded as early as the 7th century and grew ever larger through donations.<br /> <br /> The narrow streets in the old town center, with their houses built of fieldstone and half-timbered construction, convey a medieval impression.<br /> <br /> <br /> St. Martin, the former abbey and later collegiate church, is located at the "Place au Ble" forms the center of the town. The present church was built at this time, during the 12th century, and subsequently underwent modifications and restorations. At the end of the 16th century, both the village and the monastic house had been damaged by wars. <br /> <br /> The Romanesque apses bear still lots of corbels.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53168664/in/album/1351200 tag:ipernity.com,2025-12-07,doc-53168664 Sun, 07 Dec 2025 14:57:51 +0000 2025-08-01T13:00:53+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53168664/in/album/1351200"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/86/64/53168664.f6694ad8.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="181" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">La Canourgue developed around a Benedictine monastery, which was founded as early as the 7th century and grew ever larger through donations.<br /> <br /> The narrow streets in the old town center, with their houses built of fieldstone and half-timbered construction, convey a medieval impression.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> St. Martin, the former abbey and later collegiate church, is located at the "Place au Ble" forms the center of the town. The present church was built at this time, during the 12th century, and subsequently underwent modifications and restorations. At the end of the 16th century, both the village and the monastic house had been damaged by wars. <br /> <br /> The Romanesque apses bear still lots of corbels. <br /> <br /> A kangaroo <br /> carved onto a console in La Canourgue centuries before Jans and Tasman discovered Australia is simply a miracle. Unfortunately, it is damaged.</div> La Canourgue - St. Martin <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53168664/in/album/1351200"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/86/64/53168664.f6694ad8.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="181" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">La Canourgue developed around a Benedictine monastery, which was founded as early as the 7th century and grew ever larger through donations.<br /> <br /> The narrow streets in the old town center, with their houses built of fieldstone and half-timbered construction, convey a medieval impression.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> St. Martin, the former abbey and later collegiate church, is located at the "Place au Ble" forms the center of the town. The present church was built at this time, during the 12th century, and subsequently underwent modifications and restorations. At the end of the 16th century, both the village and the monastic house had been damaged by wars. <br /> <br /> The Romanesque apses bear still lots of corbels. <br /> <br /> A kangaroo <br /> carved onto a console in La Canourgue centuries before Jans and Tasman discovered Australia is simply a miracle. Unfortunately, it is damaged.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53167992/in/album/1351200 tag:ipernity.com,2025-12-06,doc-53167992 Sat, 06 Dec 2025 21:40:49 +0000 2025-08-01T13:00:35+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53167992/in/album/1351200"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/79/92/53167992.2c065a12.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="181" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">La Canourgue developed around a Benedictine monastery, which was founded as early as the 7th century and grew ever larger through donations.<br /> <br /> The narrow streets in the old town center, with their houses built of fieldstone and half-timbered construction, convey a medieval impression.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> St. Martin, the former abbey and later collegiate church, is located at the "Place au Ble" forms the center of the town. The present church was built at this time, during the 12th century, and subsequently underwent modifications and restorations. At the end of the 16th century, both the village and the monastic house had been damaged by wars. <br /> <br /> The Romanesque apses bear still lots of corbels. One depicts this fighter, attacked by a warrier behind the corner</div> La Canourgue - St. Martin <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53167992/in/album/1351200"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/79/92/53167992.2c065a12.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="181" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">La Canourgue developed around a Benedictine monastery, which was founded as early as the 7th century and grew ever larger through donations.<br /> <br /> The narrow streets in the old town center, with their houses built of fieldstone and half-timbered construction, convey a medieval impression.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> St. Martin, the former abbey and later collegiate church, is located at the "Place au Ble" forms the center of the town. The present church was built at this time, during the 12th century, and subsequently underwent modifications and restorations. At the end of the 16th century, both the village and the monastic house had been damaged by wars. <br /> <br /> The Romanesque apses bear still lots of corbels. One depicts this fighter, attacked by a warrier behind the corner</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53167952/in/album/1351200 tag:ipernity.com,2025-12-06,doc-53167952 Sat, 06 Dec 2025 20:41:48 +0000 2025-08-01T12:58:13+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53167952/in/album/1351200"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/79/52/53167952.8f30b929.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="181" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">La Canourgue developed around a Benedictine monastery, which was founded as early as the 7th century and grew ever larger through donations.<br /> <br /> The narrow streets in the old town center, with their houses built of fieldstone and half-timbered construction, convey a medieval impression.<br /> <br /> He did shoes, he did keys - and he closed down</div> La Canourgue - AllA_Bottier <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53167952/in/album/1351200"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/79/52/53167952.8f30b929.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="181" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">La Canourgue developed around a Benedictine monastery, which was founded as early as the 7th century and grew ever larger through donations.<br /> <br /> The narrow streets in the old town center, with their houses built of fieldstone and half-timbered construction, convey a medieval impression.<br /> <br /> He did shoes, he did keys - and he closed down</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53167784/in/album/1351200 tag:ipernity.com,2025-12-06,doc-53167784 Sat, 06 Dec 2025 16:50:29 +0000 2025-08-06T12:56:51+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53167784/in/album/1351200"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/77/84/53167784.3d437233.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="181" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">La Canourgue developed around a Benedictine monastery, which was founded as early as the 7th century and grew ever larger through donations.<br /> <br /> The narrow streets in the old town center, with their houses built of fieldstone and half-timbered construction, convey a medieval impression.</div> La Canourgue - Lavoir <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53167784/in/album/1351200"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/77/84/53167784.3d437233.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="181" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">La Canourgue developed around a Benedictine monastery, which was founded as early as the 7th century and grew ever larger through donations.<br /> <br /> The narrow streets in the old town center, with their houses built of fieldstone and half-timbered construction, convey a medieval impression.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53166492/in/album/1351200 tag:ipernity.com,2025-12-04,doc-53166492 Thu, 04 Dec 2025 21:07:53 +0000 2025-08-01T12:07:14+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53166492/in/album/1351200"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/64/92/53166492.aac76f3d.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="180" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Saint Fris, son of Duke Rabbod of Friesland and nephew of Charles Martel, raised his banner to gather the Franks, after being defeated by the Saracens near the village of Lupiac. The Franks once again confronted the enemy troops not far from Bassoues and this time emerged victorious. The courage of Saint Fris earned him fame. However, struck by a fatal arrow, he died and his body was hastily buried. It was rediscovered two hundred years later, in the 10th century by shepherds. A church was built over his tomb and the fame of the saint and the “miracles” attributed to him attracted many pilgrims to the Via Tolosana on the Chemin de Saint Jacques.<br /> The basilica was enlarged in 1520 by the Archbishop of Auch. In 1569, during the Huguenot Wars, the buildings were set on fire by Montgomery's troops. The ruins were rebuilt in 1623. Further destruction followed in 1793, when the saint's shrine was broken into and its contents scattered. The villagers were able to recover some of them. The city council ordered the demolition of the basilica. The statues were burned, and only part of Saint Fris's head could be saved. The tomb was used as a watering place for cattle from a neighboring farm. From 1847 to 1855, the basilica was restored. The remaining relics were recovered and in 1888 The basilica was reconsecrated.</div> Bassoues - Basilique Saint-Fris <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53166492/in/album/1351200"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/64/92/53166492.aac76f3d.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="180" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Saint Fris, son of Duke Rabbod of Friesland and nephew of Charles Martel, raised his banner to gather the Franks, after being defeated by the Saracens near the village of Lupiac. The Franks once again confronted the enemy troops not far from Bassoues and this time emerged victorious. The courage of Saint Fris earned him fame. However, struck by a fatal arrow, he died and his body was hastily buried. It was rediscovered two hundred years later, in the 10th century by shepherds. A church was built over his tomb and the fame of the saint and the “miracles” attributed to him attracted many pilgrims to the Via Tolosana on the Chemin de Saint Jacques.<br /> The basilica was enlarged in 1520 by the Archbishop of Auch. In 1569, during the Huguenot Wars, the buildings were set on fire by Montgomery's troops. The ruins were rebuilt in 1623. Further destruction followed in 1793, when the saint's shrine was broken into and its contents scattered. The villagers were able to recover some of them. The city council ordered the demolition of the basilica. The statues were burned, and only part of Saint Fris's head could be saved. The tomb was used as a watering place for cattle from a neighboring farm. From 1847 to 1855, the basilica was restored. The remaining relics were recovered and in 1888 The basilica was reconsecrated.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53166484/in/album/1351200 tag:ipernity.com,2025-12-04,doc-53166484 Thu, 04 Dec 2025 20:55:37 +0000 2025-08-01T12:03:47+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53166484/in/album/1351200"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/64/84/53166484.b1c8cb34.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="180" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Saint Fris, son of Duke Rabbod of Friesland and nephew of Charles Martel, raised his banner to gather the Franks, after being defeated by the Saracens near the village of Lupiac. The Franks once again confronted the enemy troops not far from Bassoues and this time emerged victorious. The courage of Saint Fris earned him fame. However, struck by a fatal arrow, he died and his body was hastily buried. It was rediscovered two hundred years later, in the 10th century by shepherds. A church was built over his tomb and the fame of the saint and the “miracles” attributed to him attracted many pilgrims to the Via Tolosana on the Chemin de Saint Jacques.<br /> The basilica was enlarged in 1520 by the Archbishop of Auch. In 1569, during the Huguenot Wars, the buildings were set on fire by Montgomery's troops. The ruins were rebuilt in 1623. Further destruction followed in 1793, when the saint's shrine was broken into and its contents scattered. The villagers were able to recover some of them. The city council ordered the demolition of the basilica. The statues were burned, and only part of Saint Fris's head could be saved. The tomb was used as a watering place for cattle from a neighboring farm. From 1847 to 1855, the basilica was restored. The remaining relics were recovered and in 1888 The basilica was reconsecrated.<br /> <br /> The reliquary in the crypt contains the relics of Saint Fris.</div> Bassoues - Basilique Saint-Fris <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53166484/in/album/1351200"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/64/84/53166484.b1c8cb34.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="180" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Saint Fris, son of Duke Rabbod of Friesland and nephew of Charles Martel, raised his banner to gather the Franks, after being defeated by the Saracens near the village of Lupiac. The Franks once again confronted the enemy troops not far from Bassoues and this time emerged victorious. The courage of Saint Fris earned him fame. However, struck by a fatal arrow, he died and his body was hastily buried. It was rediscovered two hundred years later, in the 10th century by shepherds. A church was built over his tomb and the fame of the saint and the “miracles” attributed to him attracted many pilgrims to the Via Tolosana on the Chemin de Saint Jacques.<br /> The basilica was enlarged in 1520 by the Archbishop of Auch. In 1569, during the Huguenot Wars, the buildings were set on fire by Montgomery's troops. The ruins were rebuilt in 1623. Further destruction followed in 1793, when the saint's shrine was broken into and its contents scattered. The villagers were able to recover some of them. The city council ordered the demolition of the basilica. The statues were burned, and only part of Saint Fris's head could be saved. The tomb was used as a watering place for cattle from a neighboring farm. From 1847 to 1855, the basilica was restored. The remaining relics were recovered and in 1888 The basilica was reconsecrated.<br /> <br /> The reliquary in the crypt contains the relics of Saint Fris.</div> Martin M. Miles