https://www.ipernity.com/tag/323415/keyword/16915 https://cdn.ipernity.com/p/105/57/EF/323415.buddy.jpg https://www.ipernity.com/tag/323415/keyword/16915 Tue, 29 Sep 2026 13:17:52 +0000 Tue, 29 Sep 2026 13:17:52 +0000 https://www.ipernity.com https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53183560 tag:ipernity.com,2025-12-22,doc-53183560 Mon, 22 Dec 2025 20:06:40 +0000 2025-08-01T11:39:23+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/323415/53183560"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/35/60/53183560.c2cb40f5.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">In 754, the place was called "Pons Icauna" referring to the settlement at a (wooden) bridge over the Yonne River. A stone bridge existed in 1175, it got reconstructed in the 17th century and destroyed during the Second World War. Only three arches remain <br /> <br /> Notre-Dame Church is one of the first Gothic churches in France. It was built at the same time as Sens Cathedral (15km south) and to whose chapter it falls.<br /> Construction began between 1130 and 1140. The church was consecrated to the Virgin Mary in 1169 by William of Champagne, Archbishop of Sens.<br /> <br /> The nave</div> Pont sur Yonne - Notre-Dame <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/323415/53183560"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/35/60/53183560.c2cb40f5.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">In 754, the place was called "Pons Icauna" referring to the settlement at a (wooden) bridge over the Yonne River. A stone bridge existed in 1175, it got reconstructed in the 17th century and destroyed during the Second World War. Only three arches remain <br /> <br /> Notre-Dame Church is one of the first Gothic churches in France. It was built at the same time as Sens Cathedral (15km south) and to whose chapter it falls.<br /> Construction began between 1130 and 1140. The church was consecrated to the Virgin Mary in 1169 by William of Champagne, Archbishop of Sens.<br /> <br /> The nave</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53183550 tag:ipernity.com,2025-12-22,doc-53183550 Mon, 22 Dec 2025 19:48:40 +0000 2025-08-01T11:38:10+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/323415/53183550"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/35/50/53183550.7aabaa48.240.jpg?r2" width="174" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">In 754, the place was called "Pons Icauna" referring to the settlement at a (wooden) bridge over the Yonne River. A stone bridge existed in 1175, it got reconstructed in the 17th century and destroyed during the Second World War. Only three arches remain <br /> <br /> Notre-Dame Church is one of the first Gothic churches in France. It was built at the same time as Sens Cathedral (15km south) and to whose chapter it falls.<br /> Construction began between 1130 and 1140. The church was consecrated to the Virgin Mary in 1169 by William of Champagne, Archbishop of Sens.</div> Pont sur Yonne - Notre-Dame <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/323415/53183550"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/35/50/53183550.7aabaa48.240.jpg?r2" width="174" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">In 754, the place was called "Pons Icauna" referring to the settlement at a (wooden) bridge over the Yonne River. A stone bridge existed in 1175, it got reconstructed in the 17th century and destroyed during the Second World War. Only three arches remain <br /> <br /> Notre-Dame Church is one of the first Gothic churches in France. It was built at the same time as Sens Cathedral (15km south) and to whose chapter it falls.<br /> Construction began between 1130 and 1140. The church was consecrated to the Virgin Mary in 1169 by William of Champagne, Archbishop of Sens.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53183530 tag:ipernity.com,2025-12-22,doc-53183530 Mon, 22 Dec 2025 19:15:00 +0000 2025-08-01T21:00:30+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/323415/53183530"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/35/30/53183530.26bb2a72.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="193" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The first time I'd ever seen a self-service laundromat with an Amazon hub.</div> Sens - Wash&#039;n Dry <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/323415/53183530"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/35/30/53183530.26bb2a72.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="193" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The first time I'd ever seen a self-service laundromat with an Amazon hub.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53183522 tag:ipernity.com,2025-12-22,doc-53183522 Mon, 22 Dec 2025 18:59:44 +0000 2025-08-01T16:19:36+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/323415/53183522"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/35/22/53183522.3ab0810b.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="211" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The Maison d'Abraham is a 16th century Renaissance-style building and an example of timber-framed architecture. It is adorned at one corner by a sculpted column into which the Tree of Jesse is carved, depicting the Virgin Mary and the eight kings of Israel.</div> Sens - Maison d&#039;Abraham <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/323415/53183522"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/35/22/53183522.3ab0810b.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="211" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The Maison d'Abraham is a 16th century Renaissance-style building and an example of timber-framed architecture. It is adorned at one corner by a sculpted column into which the Tree of Jesse is carved, depicting the Virgin Mary and the eight kings of Israel.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53183506 tag:ipernity.com,2025-12-22,doc-53183506 Mon, 22 Dec 2025 18:06:31 +0000 2025-08-12T15:53:37+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/323415/53183506"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/35/06/53183506.262b648c.240.jpg?r2" width="162" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Sens impressive Town Hall was inaugurated in 1904.</div> Sens - Hotel de Ville <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/323415/53183506"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/35/06/53183506.262b648c.240.jpg?r2" width="162" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Sens impressive Town Hall was inaugurated in 1904.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53183500 tag:ipernity.com,2025-12-22,doc-53183500 Mon, 22 Dec 2025 17:36:15 +0000 2025-08-01T15:21:30+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/323415/53183500"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/35/00/53183500.b2b684c0.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="179" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The market hall in Sens, opened in 1882, is a wonderful example of the 19th century cast-iron architecture. It is a landmark just like the cathedral on the opposite side of the Place de la République.</div> Sens - Halles (PiP) <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/323415/53183500"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/35/00/53183500.b2b684c0.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="179" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The market hall in Sens, opened in 1882, is a wonderful example of the 19th century cast-iron architecture. It is a landmark just like the cathedral on the opposite side of the Place de la République.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53182796 tag:ipernity.com,2025-12-21,doc-53182796 Sun, 21 Dec 2025 20:13:32 +0000 2025-08-01T18:48:28+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/323415/53182796"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/27/96/53182796.99fe3927.240.jpg?r2" width="161" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Sens was an important place in medieval times. Upto the 11th century the Archbishop of Sens hold the title "Primate of the Gauls and Germania". Thomas Becket lived in Sens for some time, when he was forced to leave England. Here Thomas met Pope Alexander III. In 1141 Bishop Henri Sanglier here caused the condemnation of Peter Abelard.<br /> <br /> Bishop Henri Sanglier was well connected to the leading political figures. He and Abbot Suger de Saint-Denis were close friends - and had similar architectural ideas. Abbot Suger decided around 1137 to rebuild the Church of Saint-Denis. Bishop Henri started the construction of this cathedral around 1140. <br /> <br /> It is still discussed, which church is older, as this would be the oldest early Gothic church in France. While in Saint Denis (130kms northwest) the building process came to an halt for some time, the choir of the cathedral in Sens was completed already in 1168.<br /> <br /> It is sure, as Suger´s church in Saint Denis was an abbey church, the "Cathédrale Saint-Étienne de Sens" is the oldest Gothic cathedral in France.<br /> <br /> Of course, there were many alterations done later. Some can be seen here. The southern tower collapsed in 1267 and got rebuilt within the next decades. The left tower still has "Romanesque windows", while the younger, right tower has already tracery windows.<br /> <br /> <br /> I have uploaded already dozens of photos taken here during previous visits, I will only upload very few.</div> Sens - Cathédrale Saint-Étienne <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/323415/53182796"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/27/96/53182796.99fe3927.240.jpg?r2" width="161" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Sens was an important place in medieval times. Upto the 11th century the Archbishop of Sens hold the title "Primate of the Gauls and Germania". Thomas Becket lived in Sens for some time, when he was forced to leave England. Here Thomas met Pope Alexander III. In 1141 Bishop Henri Sanglier here caused the condemnation of Peter Abelard.<br /> <br /> Bishop Henri Sanglier was well connected to the leading political figures. He and Abbot Suger de Saint-Denis were close friends - and had similar architectural ideas. Abbot Suger decided around 1137 to rebuild the Church of Saint-Denis. Bishop Henri started the construction of this cathedral around 1140. <br /> <br /> It is still discussed, which church is older, as this would be the oldest early Gothic church in France. While in Saint Denis (130kms northwest) the building process came to an halt for some time, the choir of the cathedral in Sens was completed already in 1168.<br /> <br /> It is sure, as Suger´s church in Saint Denis was an abbey church, the "Cathédrale Saint-Étienne de Sens" is the oldest Gothic cathedral in France.<br /> <br /> Of course, there were many alterations done later. Some can be seen here. The southern tower collapsed in 1267 and got rebuilt within the next decades. The left tower still has "Romanesque windows", while the younger, right tower has already tracery windows.<br /> <br /> <br /> I have uploaded already dozens of photos taken here during previous visits, I will only upload very few.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52062456 tag:ipernity.com,2023-08-08,doc-52062456 Tue, 08 Aug 2023 21:00:07 +0000 2022-11-01T17:34:30+02:00 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/323415/52062456"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/24/56/52062456.903f8734.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="136" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The Romans probably already had simple takeaways here. Di Napoli has it all - in the middle of the night</div> Auxerre - Di Napoli <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/323415/52062456"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/24/56/52062456.903f8734.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="136" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The Romans probably already had simple takeaways here. Di Napoli has it all - in the middle of the night</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52060892 tag:ipernity.com,2023-08-07,doc-52060892 Mon, 07 Aug 2023 22:38:43 +0000 2022-11-01T16:37:43+02:00 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/323415/52060892"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/08/92/52060892.fb0c7a1b.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="189" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Auxerre was a Gallo-Roman center, then called Autissiodorum, located on the banks of the Yonne River. It became the seat of a bishop already in the 3rd century. In the 5th century, it received a cathedral.<br /> <br /> Wine cultivations starting from the twelfth century made Auxerre a flourishing town. Auxerre suffered during the Hundred Years' War and the Wars of Religion. In 1567 it was captured by the Huguenots, and many of the Catholic edifices were damaged.<br /> <br /> Tour de l’Horloge<br /> <br /> The original tower was part of a Gallo-Roman fortification and has been restored, enlarged and raised many times over the centuries. Based on this tower, a city gate was built in 1483, which also housed a prison. In the 17th century rich citizens donated the tower clock, which was installed above the city gate and whose clockwork is located in the former prison</div> Auxerre - Tour de l’Horloge <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/323415/52060892"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/08/92/52060892.fb0c7a1b.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="189" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Auxerre was a Gallo-Roman center, then called Autissiodorum, located on the banks of the Yonne River. It became the seat of a bishop already in the 3rd century. In the 5th century, it received a cathedral.<br /> <br /> Wine cultivations starting from the twelfth century made Auxerre a flourishing town. Auxerre suffered during the Hundred Years' War and the Wars of Religion. In 1567 it was captured by the Huguenots, and many of the Catholic edifices were damaged.<br /> <br /> Tour de l’Horloge<br /> <br /> The original tower was part of a Gallo-Roman fortification and has been restored, enlarged and raised many times over the centuries. Based on this tower, a city gate was built in 1483, which also housed a prison. In the 17th century rich citizens donated the tower clock, which was installed above the city gate and whose clockwork is located in the former prison</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52060884 tag:ipernity.com,2023-08-07,doc-52060884 Mon, 07 Aug 2023 22:18:53 +0000 2022-11-01T16:16:03+02:00 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/323415/52060884"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/08/84/52060884.3ef91887.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="146" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Auxerre was a Gallo-Roman center, then called Autissiodorum, located on the banks of the Yonne River. It became the seat of a bishop already in the 3rd century. In the 5th century, it received a cathedral.<br /> <br /> Wine cultivations starting from the twelfth century made Auxerre a flourishing town. Auxerre suffered during the Hundred Years' War and the Wars of Religion. In 1567 it was captured by the Huguenots, and many of the Catholic edifices were damaged.<br /> <br /> The Cathédrale Saint-Étienne is actually the 5th on the spot.<br /> <br /> The erection started in 1215 around the same time when the building of the cathedrals in Reims and Amiens started. The church was erected over a still-existing crypt from the previous building (~ 1030). The choir was completed in 1235.<br /> <br /> Seen to the right is the Abbaye Saint-Germain.<br /> <br /> <br /> I have been here a couple of times and have uploaded already many photos, so this time I will only add a few.</div> Auxerre - Cathédrale Saint-Étienne <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/323415/52060884"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/08/84/52060884.3ef91887.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="146" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Auxerre was a Gallo-Roman center, then called Autissiodorum, located on the banks of the Yonne River. It became the seat of a bishop already in the 3rd century. In the 5th century, it received a cathedral.<br /> <br /> Wine cultivations starting from the twelfth century made Auxerre a flourishing town. Auxerre suffered during the Hundred Years' War and the Wars of Religion. In 1567 it was captured by the Huguenots, and many of the Catholic edifices were damaged.<br /> <br /> The Cathédrale Saint-Étienne is actually the 5th on the spot.<br /> <br /> The erection started in 1215 around the same time when the building of the cathedrals in Reims and Amiens started. The church was erected over a still-existing crypt from the previous building (~ 1030). The choir was completed in 1235.<br /> <br /> Seen to the right is the Abbaye Saint-Germain.<br /> <br /> <br /> I have been here a couple of times and have uploaded already many photos, so this time I will only add a few.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51020634 tag:ipernity.com,2021-10-15,doc-51020634 Fri, 15 Oct 2021 17:15:08 +0000 2021-06-01T00:00:00+02:00 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/323415/51020634"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/06/34/51020634.caad241a.240.jpg?r2" width="188" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Nomen est omen!</div> Auxerre - ELÉGANZA <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/323415/51020634"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/06/34/51020634.caad241a.240.jpg?r2" width="188" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Nomen est omen!</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51020544 tag:ipernity.com,2021-10-15,doc-51020544 Fri, 15 Oct 2021 15:41:31 +0000 2021-06-01T00:00:00+02:00 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/323415/51020544"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/05/44/51020544.6529aabf.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="185" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Auxerre was a Gallo-Roman centre, then called Autissiodorum. It became the seat of a bishop already in the 3rd century. In the 5th century, it received a cathedral.<br /> <br /> Wine cultivations starting from the twelfth century made Auxerre a flourishing town. Auxerre suffered during the Hundred Years' War and the Wars of Religion. In 1567 it was captured by the Huguenots, and many of the Catholic edifices were damaged.<br /> <br /> The Cathédrale Saint-Étienne is actually the 5th on the spot.<br /> <br /> The erection started in 1215 around the same time when the building of the cathedrals in Reims and Amiens started. The church was erected over a still existing crypt from the previous building (~ 1030). The choir was completed in 1235. At the same time, the construction of the facade began.<br /> <br /> The sculptured portal is dated to around 1320.<br /> <br /> I have been here a couple of times and have uploaded already many photos, so this time I will cut it down to just a few.<br /> <br /> The three tympana of the facade are pretty damaged. <br /> <br /> In the lower level are depicted the "Annunciation", the "Nativity" and the "Presentation in the Temple".<br /> <br /> The nativity scene is as well a "First Bath", but the ox and ass are missing. The first-bath-scene is repeated in the upper left corner. This time with ox and ass.</div> Auxerre - Saint-Étienne d&#039;Auxerre <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/323415/51020544"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/05/44/51020544.6529aabf.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="185" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Auxerre was a Gallo-Roman centre, then called Autissiodorum. It became the seat of a bishop already in the 3rd century. In the 5th century, it received a cathedral.<br /> <br /> Wine cultivations starting from the twelfth century made Auxerre a flourishing town. Auxerre suffered during the Hundred Years' War and the Wars of Religion. In 1567 it was captured by the Huguenots, and many of the Catholic edifices were damaged.<br /> <br /> The Cathédrale Saint-Étienne is actually the 5th on the spot.<br /> <br /> The erection started in 1215 around the same time when the building of the cathedrals in Reims and Amiens started. The church was erected over a still existing crypt from the previous building (~ 1030). The choir was completed in 1235. At the same time, the construction of the facade began.<br /> <br /> The sculptured portal is dated to around 1320.<br /> <br /> I have been here a couple of times and have uploaded already many photos, so this time I will cut it down to just a few.<br /> <br /> The three tympana of the facade are pretty damaged. <br /> <br /> In the lower level are depicted the "Annunciation", the "Nativity" and the "Presentation in the Temple".<br /> <br /> The nativity scene is as well a "First Bath", but the ox and ass are missing. The first-bath-scene is repeated in the upper left corner. This time with ox and ass.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51020382 tag:ipernity.com,2021-10-15,doc-51020382 Fri, 15 Oct 2021 13:16:58 +0000 2021-06-01T00:00:00+02:00 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/323415/51020382"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/03/82/51020382.8d0b808d.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="180" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Auxerre was a Gallo-Roman centre, then called Autissiodorum. It became the seat of a bishop already in the 3rd century. In the 5th century, it received a cathedral.<br /> <br /> Wine cultivations starting from the twelfth century made Auxerre a flourishing town. Auxerre suffered during the Hundred Years' War and the Wars of Religion. In 1567 it was captured by the Huguenots, and many of the Catholic edifices were damaged.<br /> <br /> The Cathédrale Saint-Étienne is actually the 5th on the spot.<br /> <br /> The erection started in 1215 around the same time when the building of the cathedrals in Reims and Amiens started. The church was erected over a still existing crypt from the previous building (~ 1030). The choir was completed in 1235. At the same time, the construction of the facade began.<br /> <br /> The sculptured portal is dated to around 1320.<br /> <br /> I have been here a couple of times and have uploaded already many photos, so this time I will cut it down to just a few.<br /> <br /> The three tympana of the facade are pretty damaged. Seen on the left side of the lintel is a "Weighing of the Souls". The "bad ones" go directly into the "Mouth of Hell" to suffer while the "good ones" are carried away by angels.</div> Auxerre - Saint-Étienne d&#039;Auxerre <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/323415/51020382"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/03/82/51020382.8d0b808d.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="180" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Auxerre was a Gallo-Roman centre, then called Autissiodorum. It became the seat of a bishop already in the 3rd century. In the 5th century, it received a cathedral.<br /> <br /> Wine cultivations starting from the twelfth century made Auxerre a flourishing town. Auxerre suffered during the Hundred Years' War and the Wars of Religion. In 1567 it was captured by the Huguenots, and many of the Catholic edifices were damaged.<br /> <br /> The Cathédrale Saint-Étienne is actually the 5th on the spot.<br /> <br /> The erection started in 1215 around the same time when the building of the cathedrals in Reims and Amiens started. The church was erected over a still existing crypt from the previous building (~ 1030). The choir was completed in 1235. At the same time, the construction of the facade began.<br /> <br /> The sculptured portal is dated to around 1320.<br /> <br /> I have been here a couple of times and have uploaded already many photos, so this time I will cut it down to just a few.<br /> <br /> The three tympana of the facade are pretty damaged. Seen on the left side of the lintel is a "Weighing of the Souls". The "bad ones" go directly into the "Mouth of Hell" to suffer while the "good ones" are carried away by angels.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51020246 tag:ipernity.com,2021-10-15,doc-51020246 Fri, 15 Oct 2021 11:08:19 +0000 2021-06-01T00:00:00+02:00 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/323415/51020246"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/02/46/51020246.db69fb4a.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="181" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Auxerre was a Gallo-Roman centre, then called Autissiodorum. It became the seat of a bishop already in the 3rd century. In the 5th century, it received a cathedral.<br /> <br /> Wine cultivations starting from the twelfth century made Auxerre a flourishing town. Auxerre suffered during the Hundred Years' War and the Wars of Religion. In 1567 it was captured by the Huguenots, and many of the Catholic edifices were damaged.<br /> <br /> The Cathédrale Saint-Étienne is actually the 5th on the spot.<br /> <br /> The erection started in 1215 around the same time when the building of the cathedrals in Reims and Amiens started. The church was erected over a still existing crypt from the previous building (~ 1030). The choir was completed in 1235. At the same time, the construction of the facade began.<br /> <br /> The sculptured portal is dated to around 1320.<br /> <br /> I have been here a couple of times and have uploaded already many photos, so this time I will cut it down to just a few.<br /> <br /> An ewe</div> Auxerre - Saint-Étienne d&#039;Auxerre <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/323415/51020246"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/02/46/51020246.db69fb4a.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="181" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Auxerre was a Gallo-Roman centre, then called Autissiodorum. It became the seat of a bishop already in the 3rd century. In the 5th century, it received a cathedral.<br /> <br /> Wine cultivations starting from the twelfth century made Auxerre a flourishing town. Auxerre suffered during the Hundred Years' War and the Wars of Religion. In 1567 it was captured by the Huguenots, and many of the Catholic edifices were damaged.<br /> <br /> The Cathédrale Saint-Étienne is actually the 5th on the spot.<br /> <br /> The erection started in 1215 around the same time when the building of the cathedrals in Reims and Amiens started. The church was erected over a still existing crypt from the previous building (~ 1030). The choir was completed in 1235. At the same time, the construction of the facade began.<br /> <br /> The sculptured portal is dated to around 1320.<br /> <br /> I have been here a couple of times and have uploaded already many photos, so this time I will cut it down to just a few.<br /> <br /> An ewe</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51019420 tag:ipernity.com,2021-10-14,doc-51019420 Thu, 14 Oct 2021 23:01:15 +0000 2021-06-01T00:00:00+02:00 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/323415/51019420"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/94/20/51019420.a5c73656.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="134" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Auxerre was a Gallo-Roman centre, then called Autissiodorum. It became the seat of a bishop already in the 3rd century. In the 5th century, it received a cathedral.<br /> <br /> Wine cultivations starting from the twelfth century made Auxerre a flourishing town. Auxerre suffered during the Hundred Years' War and the Wars of Religion. In 1567 it was captured by the Huguenots, and many of the Catholic edifices were damaged.<br /> <br /> The Cathédrale Saint-Étienne is actually the 5th on the spot.<br /> <br /> The erection started in 1215 around the same time when the building of the cathedrals in Reims and Amiens started. The church was erected over a still existing crypt from the previous building (~ 1030). The choir was completed in 1235. At the same time, the construction of the facade began. <br /> <br /> The sculptured portal is dated to around 1320. <br /> <br /> I have been here a couple of times and have uploaded already many photos, so this time I will cut it down to just a few.<br /> <br /> Goat riders are strange icons one can find all over medieval Europe.</div> Auxerre - Saint-Étienne d&#039;Auxerre (PiP) <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/323415/51019420"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/94/20/51019420.a5c73656.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="134" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Auxerre was a Gallo-Roman centre, then called Autissiodorum. It became the seat of a bishop already in the 3rd century. In the 5th century, it received a cathedral.<br /> <br /> Wine cultivations starting from the twelfth century made Auxerre a flourishing town. Auxerre suffered during the Hundred Years' War and the Wars of Religion. In 1567 it was captured by the Huguenots, and many of the Catholic edifices were damaged.<br /> <br /> The Cathédrale Saint-Étienne is actually the 5th on the spot.<br /> <br /> The erection started in 1215 around the same time when the building of the cathedrals in Reims and Amiens started. The church was erected over a still existing crypt from the previous building (~ 1030). The choir was completed in 1235. At the same time, the construction of the facade began. <br /> <br /> The sculptured portal is dated to around 1320. <br /> <br /> I have been here a couple of times and have uploaded already many photos, so this time I will cut it down to just a few.<br /> <br /> Goat riders are strange icons one can find all over medieval Europe.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51019410 tag:ipernity.com,2021-10-14,doc-51019410 Thu, 14 Oct 2021 22:45:31 +0000 2021-06-01T00:00:00+02:00 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/323415/51019410"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/94/10/51019410.d764ee1f.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="200" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Auxerre was a Gallo-Roman centre, then called Autissiodorum. It became the seat of a bishop already in the 3rd century. In the 5th century, it received a cathedral.<br /> <br /> Wine cultivations starting from the twelfth century made Auxerre a flourishing town. Auxerre suffered during the Hundred Years' War and the Wars of Religion. In 1567 it was captured by the Huguenots, and many of the Catholic edifices were damaged.<br /> <br /> The Cathédrale Saint-Étienne is actually the 5th on the spot.<br /> <br /> The erection started in 1215 around the same time when the building of the cathedrals in Reims and Amiens started. The church was erected over a still existing crypt from the previous building (~ 1030). The choir was completed in 1235. At the same time, the construction of the facade began. <br /> <br /> The sculptured portal is dated to around 1320. <br /> <br /> I have been here a couple of times and have uploaded already many photos, so this time I will cut it down to just a few.</div> Auxerre - Saint-Étienne d&#039;Auxerre <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/323415/51019410"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/94/10/51019410.d764ee1f.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="200" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Auxerre was a Gallo-Roman centre, then called Autissiodorum. It became the seat of a bishop already in the 3rd century. In the 5th century, it received a cathedral.<br /> <br /> Wine cultivations starting from the twelfth century made Auxerre a flourishing town. Auxerre suffered during the Hundred Years' War and the Wars of Religion. In 1567 it was captured by the Huguenots, and many of the Catholic edifices were damaged.<br /> <br /> The Cathédrale Saint-Étienne is actually the 5th on the spot.<br /> <br /> The erection started in 1215 around the same time when the building of the cathedrals in Reims and Amiens started. The church was erected over a still existing crypt from the previous building (~ 1030). The choir was completed in 1235. At the same time, the construction of the facade began. <br /> <br /> The sculptured portal is dated to around 1320. <br /> <br /> I have been here a couple of times and have uploaded already many photos, so this time I will cut it down to just a few.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51019394 tag:ipernity.com,2021-10-14,doc-51019394 Thu, 14 Oct 2021 22:33:30 +0000 2021-06-01T00:00:00+02:00 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/323415/51019394"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/93/94/51019394.d3627e3d.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="180" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Auxerre was a Gallo-Roman centre, then called Autissiodorum. Here the Via Agrippa crossed the Yonne river. It became the seat of a bishop already in the 3rd century. In the 5th century, it received a cathedral.<br /> <br /> Wine cultivations starting from the twelfth century made Auxerre a flourishing town. Auxerre suffered during the Hundred Years' War and the Wars of Religion. In 1567 it was captured by the Huguenots, and many of the Catholic edifices were damaged.<br /> <br /> The former abbey goes back to an oratory erected by Bishop Germain for the relics of St. Maurice. It then became the Bishop´s burial ground. About the year 500, it was rebuilt as a basilica, by Queen Clotilda, wife of Clovis.<br /> <br /> In 850 Abbot Conrad, brother-in-law of Louis the Pious, had a crypt built. Attached to the crypt was a circular oratory. Conrad's nephew, Emperor Charles the Bald, was present at the translation of the relics of Germain (Germanus).<br /> <br /> In 1927, beneath the 17th-century frescoed plaster walls of the crypt, were discovered ninth-century wall frescoes, the only surviving large-scale paintings of their date in France.<br /> <br /> During the Revolution, several bays of the nave were demolished and the secularized abbey was used as a hospital. <br /> <br /> I had seen the frescoes some years ago. They are fantastic, but it is not allowed to take photographs. This early morning the abbey/museum was still closed, so I just took some photos of the graffiti.</div> Auxerre - Saint-Germain d’Auxerre <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/323415/51019394"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/93/94/51019394.d3627e3d.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="180" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Auxerre was a Gallo-Roman centre, then called Autissiodorum. Here the Via Agrippa crossed the Yonne river. It became the seat of a bishop already in the 3rd century. In the 5th century, it received a cathedral.<br /> <br /> Wine cultivations starting from the twelfth century made Auxerre a flourishing town. Auxerre suffered during the Hundred Years' War and the Wars of Religion. In 1567 it was captured by the Huguenots, and many of the Catholic edifices were damaged.<br /> <br /> The former abbey goes back to an oratory erected by Bishop Germain for the relics of St. Maurice. It then became the Bishop´s burial ground. About the year 500, it was rebuilt as a basilica, by Queen Clotilda, wife of Clovis.<br /> <br /> In 850 Abbot Conrad, brother-in-law of Louis the Pious, had a crypt built. Attached to the crypt was a circular oratory. Conrad's nephew, Emperor Charles the Bald, was present at the translation of the relics of Germain (Germanus).<br /> <br /> In 1927, beneath the 17th-century frescoed plaster walls of the crypt, were discovered ninth-century wall frescoes, the only surviving large-scale paintings of their date in France.<br /> <br /> During the Revolution, several bays of the nave were demolished and the secularized abbey was used as a hospital. <br /> <br /> I had seen the frescoes some years ago. They are fantastic, but it is not allowed to take photographs. This early morning the abbey/museum was still closed, so I just took some photos of the graffiti.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51019344 tag:ipernity.com,2021-10-14,doc-51019344 Thu, 14 Oct 2021 22:03:54 +0000 2021-06-01T00:00:00+02:00 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/323415/51019344"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/93/44/51019344.99e33521.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="180" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The territory was owned by the bishops of Auxerre since the reign of Charles the Bald. The bishops had a stone house and a chapel built and vines planted.<br /> <br /> The large church of Gy l'Evêque was erected in the 13th century. The facade from that time still exists. During the Wars of Religions in the 16th century, the church was burnt down and collapsed. It got rebuilt on the basis of the old building. It fell into negligence over the centuries and collapsed again in 1924.<br /> <br /> The parish priests organized a basic rebuilding financed by the local "Association du Christ aux orties". The walls were restored and in 1989 the nave got roofing.<br /> <br /> Does the poor soul in the devil´s jaws try to pull on the lady´s braeds?</div> Gy-l’Évêque - Saint-Phal <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/323415/51019344"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/93/44/51019344.99e33521.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="180" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The territory was owned by the bishops of Auxerre since the reign of Charles the Bald. The bishops had a stone house and a chapel built and vines planted.<br /> <br /> The large church of Gy l'Evêque was erected in the 13th century. The facade from that time still exists. During the Wars of Religions in the 16th century, the church was burnt down and collapsed. It got rebuilt on the basis of the old building. It fell into negligence over the centuries and collapsed again in 1924.<br /> <br /> The parish priests organized a basic rebuilding financed by the local "Association du Christ aux orties". The walls were restored and in 1989 the nave got roofing.<br /> <br /> Does the poor soul in the devil´s jaws try to pull on the lady´s braeds?</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51019244 tag:ipernity.com,2021-10-14,doc-51019244 Thu, 14 Oct 2021 21:31:38 +0000 2021-06-01T00:00:00+02:00 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/323415/51019244"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/92/44/51019244.77512491.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="190" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The territory was owned by the bishops of Auxerre since the reign of Charles the Bald. The bishops had a stone house and a chapel built and vines planted.<br /> <br /> The large church of Gy l'Evêque was erected in the 13th century. The facade from that time still exists. During the Wars of Religions in the 16th century, the church was burnt down and collapsed. It got rebuilt on the basis of the old building. It fell into negligence over the centuries and collapsed again in 1924.<br /> <br /> The parish priests organized a basic rebuilding financed by the local "Association du Christ aux orties". The walls were restored and in 1989 the nave got roofing.</div> Gy-l’Évêque - Saint-Phal <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/323415/51019244"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/92/44/51019244.77512491.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="190" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The territory was owned by the bishops of Auxerre since the reign of Charles the Bald. The bishops had a stone house and a chapel built and vines planted.<br /> <br /> The large church of Gy l'Evêque was erected in the 13th century. The facade from that time still exists. During the Wars of Religions in the 16th century, the church was burnt down and collapsed. It got rebuilt on the basis of the old building. It fell into negligence over the centuries and collapsed again in 1924.<br /> <br /> The parish priests organized a basic rebuilding financed by the local "Association du Christ aux orties". The walls were restored and in 1989 the nave got roofing.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51019216 tag:ipernity.com,2021-10-14,doc-51019216 Thu, 14 Oct 2021 21:15:52 +0000 2021-06-01T00:00:00+02:00 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/323415/51019216"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/92/16/51019216.c2dca0a8.240.jpg?r2" width="163" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The territory was owned by the bishops of Auxerre since the reign of Charles the Bald. The bishops had a stone house and a chapel built and vines planted.<br /> <br /> The large church of Gy l'Evêque was erected in the 13th century. The facade from that time still exists. During the Wars of Religions in the 16th century, the church was burnt down and collapsed. It got rebuilt on the basis of the old building. It fell into negligence over the centuries and collapsed again in 1924.<br /> <br /> The parish priests organized a basic rebuilding financed by the local "Association du Christ aux orties". The walls were restored and in 1989 the nave got roofing.<br /> <br /> The portal</div> Gy-l’Évêque - Saint-Phal <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/323415/51019216"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/92/16/51019216.c2dca0a8.240.jpg?r2" width="163" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The territory was owned by the bishops of Auxerre since the reign of Charles the Bald. The bishops had a stone house and a chapel built and vines planted.<br /> <br /> The large church of Gy l'Evêque was erected in the 13th century. The facade from that time still exists. During the Wars of Religions in the 16th century, the church was burnt down and collapsed. It got rebuilt on the basis of the old building. It fell into negligence over the centuries and collapsed again in 1924.<br /> <br /> The parish priests organized a basic rebuilding financed by the local "Association du Christ aux orties". The walls were restored and in 1989 the nave got roofing.<br /> <br /> The portal</div> Martin M. Miles