https://www.ipernity.com/tag/323415/keyword/801048 https://cdn.ipernity.com/p/105/57/EF/323415.buddy.jpg https://www.ipernity.com/tag/323415/keyword/801048 Fri, 18 Sep 2026 23:51:03 +0000 Fri, 18 Sep 2026 23:51:03 +0000 https://www.ipernity.com https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53170644 tag:ipernity.com,2025-12-09,doc-53170644 Tue, 09 Dec 2025 15:35:50 +0000 2025-08-01T15:45:06+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/323415/53170644"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/06/44/53170644.8f37fcd3.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="142" 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 /> Between 1965 and 1976 the French manufacturer Peugeot produced 1,604,296 of the Peugeot 204 as Wiki knows.</div> Langogne - Peugeot 204 <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/323415/53170644"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/06/44/53170644.8f37fcd3.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="142" 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 /> Between 1965 and 1976 the French manufacturer Peugeot produced 1,604,296 of the Peugeot 204 as Wiki knows.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53170634 tag:ipernity.com,2025-12-09,doc-53170634 Tue, 09 Dec 2025 15:11:03 +0000 2025-08-01T15:40:26+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/323415/53170634"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/06/34/53170634.8969efd6.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="215" 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 Luxuria</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/323415/53170634"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/06/34/53170634.8969efd6.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="215" 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 Luxuria</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53170156 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"><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"><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 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"><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"><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 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"><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"><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 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"><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"><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 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"><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"><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 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"><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"><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 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"><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"><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/323415/53169710 tag:ipernity.com,2025-12-08,doc-53169710 Mon, 08 Dec 2025 17:31:49 +0000 2025-08-01T15:15:20+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/323415/53169710"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/97/10/53169710.2a0328f7.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="180" 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/323415/53169710"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/97/10/53169710.2a0328f7.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="180" 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/323415/53169700 tag:ipernity.com,2025-12-08,doc-53169700 Mon, 08 Dec 2025 17:21:45 +0000 2025-08-01T15:14:06+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/323415/53169700"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/97/00/53169700.c9c5e07e.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="162" 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/323415/53169700"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/97/00/53169700.c9c5e07e.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="162" 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/323415/53169696 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"><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"><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 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"><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"><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 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"><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"><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 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"><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"><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 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"><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"><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 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"><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"><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 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"><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"><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 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"><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"><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 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"><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"><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