https://www.ipernity.com/tag/323415/keyword/627630 https://cdn.ipernity.com/p/105/57/EF/323415.buddy.jpg https://www.ipernity.com/tag/323415/keyword/627630 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:03:47 +0000 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:03:47 +0000 https://www.ipernity.com https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53134142 tag:ipernity.com,2025-11-03,doc-53134142 Mon, 03 Nov 2025 13:51:58 +0000 2025-07-01T19:11:42+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/323415/53134142"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/41/42/53134142.f74b9d40.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="181" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The Cahors Cathedral was erected between 1080 and1135. It got consecrated by Pope Calixtus II in 1119. The same pope, who two years later could imprison his rival "Antipope" Gregory VIII. Four years later, Calixtus ended the Investiture Controversy by agreeing with Emperor Henry V on the Concordat of Worms.<br /> <br /> Seen from "Croix Magne" are the Cathédrale Saint-Étienne´s domes, the most prominent features. These massive, 32 m-high, domes are huge! There was even a third one, that collapsed in the 13th century. This dome was, where the rectangular Gothic choir (1280) is now. The cathedral´s castle-like, west-facing entrance section/bell- tower was added end of the 13th / early 14th century.<br /> <br /> <br /> During the times of medieval pilgrimage this cathedral was an important place on the "Via Podiensis", as the "Sainte Coiffe" could be venerated here. This "Holy Headdress" was believed to have been used during Jesus' burial. It had been given to Aymatus, Bishop of Cahors, by Charlemagne. A relic similar to the "Shroud of Turin".</div> Cahors - 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/323415/53134142"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/41/42/53134142.f74b9d40.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="181" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The Cahors Cathedral was erected between 1080 and1135. It got consecrated by Pope Calixtus II in 1119. The same pope, who two years later could imprison his rival "Antipope" Gregory VIII. Four years later, Calixtus ended the Investiture Controversy by agreeing with Emperor Henry V on the Concordat of Worms.<br /> <br /> Seen from "Croix Magne" are the Cathédrale Saint-Étienne´s domes, the most prominent features. These massive, 32 m-high, domes are huge! There was even a third one, that collapsed in the 13th century. This dome was, where the rectangular Gothic choir (1280) is now. The cathedral´s castle-like, west-facing entrance section/bell- tower was added end of the 13th / early 14th century.<br /> <br /> <br /> During the times of medieval pilgrimage this cathedral was an important place on the "Via Podiensis", as the "Sainte Coiffe" could be venerated here. This "Holy Headdress" was believed to have been used during Jesus' burial. It had been given to Aymatus, Bishop of Cahors, by Charlemagne. A relic similar to the "Shroud of Turin".</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51860646 tag:ipernity.com,2023-04-16,doc-51860646 Sun, 16 Apr 2023 22:06:53 +0000 2022-07-01T15:01:17+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/323415/51860646"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/06/46/51860646.d239c7e8.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="169" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">A legend has it that Saint-Pierre Abbey was founded by the Frankish king Clovis in 506, but historians proved that it was actually founded by the Bishop of Cahors in the 7th century.<br /> <br /> The monastery did not have it easy. It was attacked twice by Moorish troops in the 8th century. A hundred years later, the Normans rowed up the Garonne and raided the place. After Hungarian troops plundered and finally destroyed it in the 10th century, the monastery was rebuilt.<br /> <br /> When the pilgrimage to Santiago became popular, the Abbey of Cluny was annexed and was an important stop on the Via Podensis. This was the golden age for the abbey and abbots investing in architecture and art. The Romanesque church, consecrated in 1063, was completely destroyed during the Albigensian Crusade. The church was rebuilt after the war, but the portal, which was built around 1110/1130, has survived the times.<br /> <br /> ----<br /> I have been to Moissac a number of times and have uploaded many photos. Now I will only add a few.<br /> <br /> The Entombment of Christ / Mise au Tombeau 15th century - A detail</div> Moissac - Abbaye Saint-Pierre de Moissac <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/323415/51860646"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/06/46/51860646.d239c7e8.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="169" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">A legend has it that Saint-Pierre Abbey was founded by the Frankish king Clovis in 506, but historians proved that it was actually founded by the Bishop of Cahors in the 7th century.<br /> <br /> The monastery did not have it easy. It was attacked twice by Moorish troops in the 8th century. A hundred years later, the Normans rowed up the Garonne and raided the place. After Hungarian troops plundered and finally destroyed it in the 10th century, the monastery was rebuilt.<br /> <br /> When the pilgrimage to Santiago became popular, the Abbey of Cluny was annexed and was an important stop on the Via Podensis. This was the golden age for the abbey and abbots investing in architecture and art. The Romanesque church, consecrated in 1063, was completely destroyed during the Albigensian Crusade. The church was rebuilt after the war, but the portal, which was built around 1110/1130, has survived the times.<br /> <br /> ----<br /> I have been to Moissac a number of times and have uploaded many photos. Now I will only add a few.<br /> <br /> The Entombment of Christ / Mise au Tombeau 15th century - A detail</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51860638 tag:ipernity.com,2023-04-16,doc-51860638 Sun, 16 Apr 2023 21:58:38 +0000 2022-07-01T15:00:50+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/323415/51860638"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/06/38/51860638.caba3717.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="168" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">A legend has it that Saint-Pierre Abbey was founded by the Frankish king Clovis in 506, but historians proved that it was actually founded by the Bishop of Cahors in the 7th century.<br /> <br /> The monastery did not have it easy. It was attacked twice by Moorish troops in the 8th century. A hundred years later, the Normans rowed up the Garonne and raided the place. After Hungarian troops plundered and finally destroyed it in the 10th century, the monastery was rebuilt.<br /> <br /> When the pilgrimage to Santiago became popular, the Abbey of Cluny was annexed and was an important stop on the Via Podensis. This was the golden age for the abbey and abbots investing in architecture and art. The Romanesque church, consecrated in 1063, was completely destroyed during the Albigensian Crusade. The church was rebuilt after the war, but the portal, which was built around 1110/1130, has survived the times.<br /> <br /> ----<br /> I have been to Moissac a number of times and have uploaded many photos. Now I will only add a few.<br /> <br /> The Entombment of Christ / Mise au Tombeau 15th century</div> Moissac - Abbaye Saint-Pierre de Moissac <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/323415/51860638"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/06/38/51860638.caba3717.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="168" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">A legend has it that Saint-Pierre Abbey was founded by the Frankish king Clovis in 506, but historians proved that it was actually founded by the Bishop of Cahors in the 7th century.<br /> <br /> The monastery did not have it easy. It was attacked twice by Moorish troops in the 8th century. A hundred years later, the Normans rowed up the Garonne and raided the place. After Hungarian troops plundered and finally destroyed it in the 10th century, the monastery was rebuilt.<br /> <br /> When the pilgrimage to Santiago became popular, the Abbey of Cluny was annexed and was an important stop on the Via Podensis. This was the golden age for the abbey and abbots investing in architecture and art. The Romanesque church, consecrated in 1063, was completely destroyed during the Albigensian Crusade. The church was rebuilt after the war, but the portal, which was built around 1110/1130, has survived the times.<br /> <br /> ----<br /> I have been to Moissac a number of times and have uploaded many photos. Now I will only add a few.<br /> <br /> The Entombment of Christ / Mise au Tombeau 15th century</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51860602 tag:ipernity.com,2023-04-16,doc-51860602 Sun, 16 Apr 2023 21:39:59 +0000 2022-07-01T14:55:01+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/323415/51860602"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/06/02/51860602.f7120b4e.240.jpg?r2" width="188" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">A legend has it that Saint-Pierre Abbey was founded by the Frankish king Clovis in 506, but historians proved that it was actually founded by the Bishop of Cahors in the 7th century.<br /> <br /> The monastery did not have it easy. It was attacked twice by Moorish troops in the 8th century. A hundred years later, the Normans rowed up the Garonne and raided the place. After Hungarian troops plundered and finally destroyed it in the 10th century, the monastery was rebuilt.<br /> <br /> When the pilgrimage to Santiago became popular, the Abbey of Cluny was annexed and was an important stop on the Via Podensis. This was the golden age for the abbey and abbots investing in architecture and art. The Romanesque church, consecrated in 1063, was completely destroyed during the Albigensian Crusade. The church was rebuilt after the war, but the portal, which was built around 1110/1130, has survived the times.<br /> <br /> <br /> ----<br /> I have been to Moissac a number of times and have uploaded many photos. Now I will only add a few.</div> Moissac - Abbaye Saint-Pierre de Moissac <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/323415/51860602"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/06/02/51860602.f7120b4e.240.jpg?r2" width="188" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">A legend has it that Saint-Pierre Abbey was founded by the Frankish king Clovis in 506, but historians proved that it was actually founded by the Bishop of Cahors in the 7th century.<br /> <br /> The monastery did not have it easy. It was attacked twice by Moorish troops in the 8th century. A hundred years later, the Normans rowed up the Garonne and raided the place. After Hungarian troops plundered and finally destroyed it in the 10th century, the monastery was rebuilt.<br /> <br /> When the pilgrimage to Santiago became popular, the Abbey of Cluny was annexed and was an important stop on the Via Podensis. This was the golden age for the abbey and abbots investing in architecture and art. The Romanesque church, consecrated in 1063, was completely destroyed during the Albigensian Crusade. The church was rebuilt after the war, but the portal, which was built around 1110/1130, has survived the times.<br /> <br /> <br /> ----<br /> I have been to Moissac a number of times and have uploaded many photos. Now I will only add a few.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51860298 tag:ipernity.com,2023-04-16,doc-51860298 Sun, 16 Apr 2023 20:09:51 +0000 2022-07-01T14:48:46+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/323415/51860298"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/02/98/51860298.c415e8d9.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="123" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">A legend has it that Saint-Pierre Abbey was founded by the Frankish king Clovis in 506, but historians proved that it was actually founded by the Bishop of Cahors in the 7th century.<br /> <br /> The monastery did not have it easy. It was attacked twice by Moorish troops in the 8th century. A hundred years later, the Normans rowed up the Garonne and raided the place. After Hungarian troops plundered and finally destroyed it in the 10th century, the monastery was rebuilt.<br /> <br /> When the pilgrimage to Santiago became popular, the Abbey of Cluny was annexed and was an important stop on the Via Podensis. This was the golden age for the abbey and abbots investing in architecture and art. The Romanesque church, consecrated in 1063, was completely destroyed during the Albigensian Crusade.<br /> <br /> The portal, which was built around 1110/1130, has survived the times. It's a magnificent piece of Romanesque art.<br /> <br /> ----<br /> I have been to Moissac a number of times and have uploaded many photos. Now I will only add a few.<br /> <br /> ----<br /> <br /> The Presentation in the Temple and the Flight into Egypt</div> Moissac - Abbaye Saint-Pierre de Moissac (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/323415/51860298"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/02/98/51860298.c415e8d9.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="123" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">A legend has it that Saint-Pierre Abbey was founded by the Frankish king Clovis in 506, but historians proved that it was actually founded by the Bishop of Cahors in the 7th century.<br /> <br /> The monastery did not have it easy. It was attacked twice by Moorish troops in the 8th century. A hundred years later, the Normans rowed up the Garonne and raided the place. After Hungarian troops plundered and finally destroyed it in the 10th century, the monastery was rebuilt.<br /> <br /> When the pilgrimage to Santiago became popular, the Abbey of Cluny was annexed and was an important stop on the Via Podensis. This was the golden age for the abbey and abbots investing in architecture and art. The Romanesque church, consecrated in 1063, was completely destroyed during the Albigensian Crusade.<br /> <br /> The portal, which was built around 1110/1130, has survived the times. It's a magnificent piece of Romanesque art.<br /> <br /> ----<br /> I have been to Moissac a number of times and have uploaded many photos. Now I will only add a few.<br /> <br /> ----<br /> <br /> The Presentation in the Temple and the Flight into Egypt</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/49853660 tag:ipernity.com,2020-04-07,doc-49853660 Tue, 07 Apr 2020 21:00:29 +0000 2019-08-01T00:00:00+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/323415/49853660"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/36/60/49853660.08a7d77a.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="158" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Conques is one of the magical places, I cannot pass. Every time I am in the area, I just have to take the detour, stop and see it again.<br /> <br /> Over centuries Conques was a popular stop for all pilgrims travelling the Via Podiensis and it still is. It is a treat after having crossed the harsh Aubrac. I still remember my feelings, when I reached Conques in 2008 on my hike, that had started weeks before in Geneva.<br /> <br /> A tiny convent existed here already in the 8th century. This grew into a very successful monastery, after the relics of St. Foy arrived in Conques through theft in 866. The relics were stolen by a monk from Conques, who had posed as a loyal monk in Agen for years.<br /> <br /> The arrival of the relics of St. Foy caused the pilgrimage route to shift to Conques. As the existing church was too small for all the pilgrims, a new, much larger church had to be constructed. It was completed by the end of the 11th century. As a large pilgrim´s church, it had an ambulatory with five radiating chapels. A century later galleries were added over the aisle and the roof was raised over the transept and choir.<br /> <br /> The "Prieuré des Prémontrés de Conques", located next to the church, offers accommodations to weary pelerins, this is tradition, that is centuries old. After having had dinner all together, the pilgrims will have a prayer in the church, followed (mostly) by an organ concert during which they may circulate on the galleries. Later they all will gather in front of the church and listen to an introduction to the complex tympanum, given by one of the monks.</div> Conques - Sainte Foy <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/323415/49853660"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/36/60/49853660.08a7d77a.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="158" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Conques is one of the magical places, I cannot pass. Every time I am in the area, I just have to take the detour, stop and see it again.<br /> <br /> Over centuries Conques was a popular stop for all pilgrims travelling the Via Podiensis and it still is. It is a treat after having crossed the harsh Aubrac. I still remember my feelings, when I reached Conques in 2008 on my hike, that had started weeks before in Geneva.<br /> <br /> A tiny convent existed here already in the 8th century. This grew into a very successful monastery, after the relics of St. Foy arrived in Conques through theft in 866. The relics were stolen by a monk from Conques, who had posed as a loyal monk in Agen for years.<br /> <br /> The arrival of the relics of St. Foy caused the pilgrimage route to shift to Conques. As the existing church was too small for all the pilgrims, a new, much larger church had to be constructed. It was completed by the end of the 11th century. As a large pilgrim´s church, it had an ambulatory with five radiating chapels. A century later galleries were added over the aisle and the roof was raised over the transept and choir.<br /> <br /> The "Prieuré des Prémontrés de Conques", located next to the church, offers accommodations to weary pelerins, this is tradition, that is centuries old. After having had dinner all together, the pilgrims will have a prayer in the church, followed (mostly) by an organ concert during which they may circulate on the galleries. Later they all will gather in front of the church and listen to an introduction to the complex tympanum, given by one of the monks.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/49852398 tag:ipernity.com,2020-04-07,doc-49852398 Tue, 07 Apr 2020 10:57:00 +0000 2019-08-01T00:00:00+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/323415/49852398"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/23/98/49852398.e9f88b1c.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="180" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Conques is one of the magical places, I cannot pass. Every time I am in the area, I just have to take the detour, stop and see it again.<br /> <br /> Over centuries Conques was a popular stop for all pilgrims travelling the Via Podiensis and it still is. It is a treat after having crossed the harsh Aubrac. I still remember my feelings, when I reached Conques in 2008 on my hike, that had started weeks before in Geneva.<br /> <br /> A tiny convent existed here already in the 8th century. This grew into a very successful monastery, after the relics of St. Foy arrived in Conques through theft in 866. The relics were stolen by a monk from Conques, who had posed as a loyal monk in Agen for years.<br /> <br /> The arrival of the relics of St. Foy caused the pilgrimage route to shift to Conques. As the existing church was too small for all the pilgrims, a new, much larger church had to be constructed. It was completed by the end of the 11th century. As a large pilgrim´s church, it had an ambulatory with five radiating chapels. A century later galleries were added over the aisle and the roof was raised over the transept and choir.<br /> <br /> The "Prieuré des Prémontrés de Conques", located next to the church, offers accommodations to weary pelerins, a traditions followed here that is centuries old. After having had dinner all together, the pilgrims will have a prayer in the church, followed (mostly) by an organ concert during which they may circulate on the galleries. Later they will all gather in front of the church and listen to an introduction to the complex tympanum, given by one of the monks. <br /> <br /> In case a pelerin arrives with an ass, he can "park" the animal next to the apse.</div> Conques <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/323415/49852398"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/23/98/49852398.e9f88b1c.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="180" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Conques is one of the magical places, I cannot pass. Every time I am in the area, I just have to take the detour, stop and see it again.<br /> <br /> Over centuries Conques was a popular stop for all pilgrims travelling the Via Podiensis and it still is. It is a treat after having crossed the harsh Aubrac. I still remember my feelings, when I reached Conques in 2008 on my hike, that had started weeks before in Geneva.<br /> <br /> A tiny convent existed here already in the 8th century. This grew into a very successful monastery, after the relics of St. Foy arrived in Conques through theft in 866. The relics were stolen by a monk from Conques, who had posed as a loyal monk in Agen for years.<br /> <br /> The arrival of the relics of St. Foy caused the pilgrimage route to shift to Conques. As the existing church was too small for all the pilgrims, a new, much larger church had to be constructed. It was completed by the end of the 11th century. As a large pilgrim´s church, it had an ambulatory with five radiating chapels. A century later galleries were added over the aisle and the roof was raised over the transept and choir.<br /> <br /> The "Prieuré des Prémontrés de Conques", located next to the church, offers accommodations to weary pelerins, a traditions followed here that is centuries old. After having had dinner all together, the pilgrims will have a prayer in the church, followed (mostly) by an organ concert during which they may circulate on the galleries. Later they will all gather in front of the church and listen to an introduction to the complex tympanum, given by one of the monks. <br /> <br /> In case a pelerin arrives with an ass, he can "park" the animal next to the apse.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/49851552 tag:ipernity.com,2020-04-06,doc-49851552 Mon, 06 Apr 2020 21:59:31 +0000 2019-08-01T00:00:00+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/323415/49851552"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/15/52/49851552.1d347dac.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="194" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Conques is one of the magical places, I cannot pass. Every time I am in the area, I just have to take the detour, stop and see it again.<br /> <br /> Over centuries Conques was a popular stop for all pilgrims travelling the Via Podiensis and it still is. It is a treat after having crossed the harsh Aubrac. I still remember my feelings, when I reached Conques in 2008 on my hike, that had started weeks before in Geneva.<br /> <br /> A tiny convent existed here already in the 8th century. This grew into a very successful monastery, after the relics of St. Foy arrived in Conques through theft in 866. The relics were stolen by a monk from Conques, who had posed as a loyal monk in Agen for years.<br /> <br /> The arrival of the relics of St. Foy caused the pilgrimage route to shift to Conques. As the existing church was too small for all the pilgrims, a new, much larger church had to be constructed. It was completed by the end of the 11th century. As a large pilgrim´s church, it had an ambulatory with five radiating chapels. A century later galleries were added over the aisle and the roof was raised over the transept and choir to allow people to circulate at the gallery level.<br /> <br /> Different masons and carvers have worked in Conques over the building process, so here are different Romanesque styles. <br /> <br /> At the former cloister, the icons get more secular. <br /> <br /> The bricklayer in front puts in the last stone, his colleague on the left signals loudly with his horn that this is the end of the workday.</div> Conques - Sainte Foy <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/323415/49851552"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/15/52/49851552.1d347dac.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="194" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Conques is one of the magical places, I cannot pass. Every time I am in the area, I just have to take the detour, stop and see it again.<br /> <br /> Over centuries Conques was a popular stop for all pilgrims travelling the Via Podiensis and it still is. It is a treat after having crossed the harsh Aubrac. I still remember my feelings, when I reached Conques in 2008 on my hike, that had started weeks before in Geneva.<br /> <br /> A tiny convent existed here already in the 8th century. This grew into a very successful monastery, after the relics of St. Foy arrived in Conques through theft in 866. The relics were stolen by a monk from Conques, who had posed as a loyal monk in Agen for years.<br /> <br /> The arrival of the relics of St. Foy caused the pilgrimage route to shift to Conques. As the existing church was too small for all the pilgrims, a new, much larger church had to be constructed. It was completed by the end of the 11th century. As a large pilgrim´s church, it had an ambulatory with five radiating chapels. A century later galleries were added over the aisle and the roof was raised over the transept and choir to allow people to circulate at the gallery level.<br /> <br /> Different masons and carvers have worked in Conques over the building process, so here are different Romanesque styles. <br /> <br /> At the former cloister, the icons get more secular. <br /> <br /> The bricklayer in front puts in the last stone, his colleague on the left signals loudly with his horn that this is the end of the workday.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/49849018 tag:ipernity.com,2020-04-05,doc-49849018 Sun, 05 Apr 2020 21:01:18 +0000 2019-08-01T00:00:00+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/323415/49849018"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/90/18/49849018.4f743a9f.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="225" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Conques is one of the magical places, I cannot pass. Every time I am in the area, I just have to take the detour, stop and see it again.<br /> <br /> Over centuries Conques was a popular stop for all pilgrims travelling the Via Podiensis and it still is. It is a treat after having crossed the harsh Aubrac. I still remember my feelings, when I reached Conques in 2008 on my hike, that had started weeks before in Geneva.<br /> <br /> A tiny convent existed here already in the 8th century. This grew into a very successful monastery, after the relics of St. Foy arrived in Conques through theft in 866. The relics were stolen by a monk from Conques, who had posed as a loyal monk in Agen for years.<br /> <br /> The arrival of the relics of St. Foy caused the pilgrimage route to shift to Conques. As the existing church was too small for all the pilgrims, a new, much larger church had to be constructed. It was completed by the end of the 11th century. As a large pilgrim´s church, it had an ambulatory with five radiating chapels. A century later galleries were added over the aisle and the roof was raised over the transept and choir to allow people to circulate at the gallery level.<br /> <br /> Different masons and carvers have worked in Conques over the building process, so here are different Romanesque styles.</div> Conques - Sainte Foy <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/323415/49849018"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/90/18/49849018.4f743a9f.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="225" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Conques is one of the magical places, I cannot pass. Every time I am in the area, I just have to take the detour, stop and see it again.<br /> <br /> Over centuries Conques was a popular stop for all pilgrims travelling the Via Podiensis and it still is. It is a treat after having crossed the harsh Aubrac. I still remember my feelings, when I reached Conques in 2008 on my hike, that had started weeks before in Geneva.<br /> <br /> A tiny convent existed here already in the 8th century. This grew into a very successful monastery, after the relics of St. Foy arrived in Conques through theft in 866. The relics were stolen by a monk from Conques, who had posed as a loyal monk in Agen for years.<br /> <br /> The arrival of the relics of St. Foy caused the pilgrimage route to shift to Conques. As the existing church was too small for all the pilgrims, a new, much larger church had to be constructed. It was completed by the end of the 11th century. As a large pilgrim´s church, it had an ambulatory with five radiating chapels. A century later galleries were added over the aisle and the roof was raised over the transept and choir to allow people to circulate at the gallery level.<br /> <br /> Different masons and carvers have worked in Conques over the building process, so here are different Romanesque styles.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/49848502 tag:ipernity.com,2020-04-05,doc-49848502 Sun, 05 Apr 2020 17:38:16 +0000 2019-08-01T00:00:00+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/323415/49848502"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/85/02/49848502.00ece4c8.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="180" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Conques is one of the magical places, I cannot pass. Every time I am in the area, I just have to take the detour, stop and see it again.<br /> <br /> Over centuries Conques was a popular stop for all pilgrims travelling the Via Podiensis and it still is. It is a treat after having crossed the harsh Aubrac. I still remember my feelings, when I reached Conques in 2008 on my hike, that had started weeks before in Geneva.<br /> <br /> A tiny convent existed here already in the 8th century. This grew into a very successful monastery, after the relics of St. Foy arrived in Conques through theft in 866. The relics were stolen by a monk from Conques, who had posed as a loyal monk in Agen for years.<br /> <br /> The arrival of the relics of St. Foy caused the pilgrimage route to shift to Conques. As the existing church was too small for all the pilgrims, a new, much larger church had to be constructed. It was completed by the end of the 11th century. As a large pilgrim´s church, it had an ambulatory with five radiating chapels. A century later galleries were added over the aisle and the roof was raised over the transept and choir to allow people to circulate at the gallery level.<br /> <br /> Different masons and carvers have worked in Conques over the building process, so here are different Romanesque styles.</div> Conques - Sainte Foy <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/323415/49848502"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/85/02/49848502.00ece4c8.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="180" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Conques is one of the magical places, I cannot pass. Every time I am in the area, I just have to take the detour, stop and see it again.<br /> <br /> Over centuries Conques was a popular stop for all pilgrims travelling the Via Podiensis and it still is. It is a treat after having crossed the harsh Aubrac. I still remember my feelings, when I reached Conques in 2008 on my hike, that had started weeks before in Geneva.<br /> <br /> A tiny convent existed here already in the 8th century. This grew into a very successful monastery, after the relics of St. Foy arrived in Conques through theft in 866. The relics were stolen by a monk from Conques, who had posed as a loyal monk in Agen for years.<br /> <br /> The arrival of the relics of St. Foy caused the pilgrimage route to shift to Conques. As the existing church was too small for all the pilgrims, a new, much larger church had to be constructed. It was completed by the end of the 11th century. As a large pilgrim´s church, it had an ambulatory with five radiating chapels. A century later galleries were added over the aisle and the roof was raised over the transept and choir to allow people to circulate at the gallery level.<br /> <br /> Different masons and carvers have worked in Conques over the building process, so here are different Romanesque styles.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/49847956 tag:ipernity.com,2020-04-05,doc-49847956 Sun, 05 Apr 2020 12:41:26 +0000 2019-08-01T00:00:00+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/323415/49847956"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/79/56/49847956.0bbc50c2.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="180" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Conques is one of the magical places, I cannot pass. Every time I am in the area, I just have to take the detour, stop and see it again.<br /> <br /> Over centuries Conques was a popular stop for all pilgrims travelling the Via Podiensis and it still is. It is a treat after having crossed the harsh Aubrac. I still remember my feelings, when I reached Conques in 2008 on my hike, that had started weeks before in Geneva.<br /> <br /> A tiny convent existed here already in the 8th century. This grew into a very successful monastery, after the relics of St. Foy arrived in Conques through theft in 866. The relics were stolen by a monk from Conques, who had posed as a loyal monk in Agen for years.<br /> <br /> The arrival of the relics of St. Foy caused the pilgrimage route to shift to Conques. As the existing church was too small for all the pilgrims, a new, much larger church had to be constructed. It was completed by the end of the 11th century. As a large pilgrim´s church, it had an ambulatory with five radiating chapels. A century later galleries were added over the aisle and the roof was raised over the transept and choir to allow people to circulate at the gallery level.<br /> <br /> Different masons and carvers have worked in Conques over the building process, so here are different Romanesque styles.<br /> <br /> Two birds (or griffons) drinking from one chalice is a very common icon during medieval times, but two lambs (or bovines) are a bit odd.</div> Conques - Sainte Foy <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/323415/49847956"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/79/56/49847956.0bbc50c2.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="180" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Conques is one of the magical places, I cannot pass. Every time I am in the area, I just have to take the detour, stop and see it again.<br /> <br /> Over centuries Conques was a popular stop for all pilgrims travelling the Via Podiensis and it still is. It is a treat after having crossed the harsh Aubrac. I still remember my feelings, when I reached Conques in 2008 on my hike, that had started weeks before in Geneva.<br /> <br /> A tiny convent existed here already in the 8th century. This grew into a very successful monastery, after the relics of St. Foy arrived in Conques through theft in 866. The relics were stolen by a monk from Conques, who had posed as a loyal monk in Agen for years.<br /> <br /> The arrival of the relics of St. Foy caused the pilgrimage route to shift to Conques. As the existing church was too small for all the pilgrims, a new, much larger church had to be constructed. It was completed by the end of the 11th century. As a large pilgrim´s church, it had an ambulatory with five radiating chapels. A century later galleries were added over the aisle and the roof was raised over the transept and choir to allow people to circulate at the gallery level.<br /> <br /> Different masons and carvers have worked in Conques over the building process, so here are different Romanesque styles.<br /> <br /> Two birds (or griffons) drinking from one chalice is a very common icon during medieval times, but two lambs (or bovines) are a bit odd.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/49847936 tag:ipernity.com,2020-04-05,doc-49847936 Sun, 05 Apr 2020 12:24:30 +0000 2019-08-01T00:00:00+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/323415/49847936"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/79/36/49847936.07d1817d.240.jpg?r2" width="129" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Conques is one of the magical places, I cannot pass. Every time I am in the area, I just have to take the detour, stop and see it again.<br /> <br /> Over centuries Conques was a popular stop for all pilgrims travelling the Via Podiensis and it still is. It is a treat after having crossed the harsh Aubrac. I still remember my feelings, when I reached Conques in 2008 on my hike, that had started weeks before in Geneva.<br /> <br /> A tiny convent existed here already in the 8th century. This grew into a very successful monastery, after the relics of St. Foy arrived in Conques through theft in 866. The relics were stolen by a monk from Conques, who had posed as a loyal monk in Agen for years.<br /> <br /> The arrival of the relics of St. Foy caused the pilgrimage route to shift to Conques. As the existing church was too small for all the pilgrims, a new, much larger church had to be constructed. It was completed by the end of the 11th century. As a large pilgrim´s church, it had an ambulatory with five radiating chapels. A century later galleries were added over the aisle and the roof was raised over the transept and choir to allow people to circulate at the gallery level.<br /> <br /> Different masons and carvers have worked in Conques over the building process, so here are different Romanesque styles.<br /> <br /> Due to the limited space in the valley, the nave is very narrow, but extremely high.</div> Conques - Sainte Foy <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/323415/49847936"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/79/36/49847936.07d1817d.240.jpg?r2" width="129" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Conques is one of the magical places, I cannot pass. Every time I am in the area, I just have to take the detour, stop and see it again.<br /> <br /> Over centuries Conques was a popular stop for all pilgrims travelling the Via Podiensis and it still is. It is a treat after having crossed the harsh Aubrac. I still remember my feelings, when I reached Conques in 2008 on my hike, that had started weeks before in Geneva.<br /> <br /> A tiny convent existed here already in the 8th century. This grew into a very successful monastery, after the relics of St. Foy arrived in Conques through theft in 866. The relics were stolen by a monk from Conques, who had posed as a loyal monk in Agen for years.<br /> <br /> The arrival of the relics of St. Foy caused the pilgrimage route to shift to Conques. As the existing church was too small for all the pilgrims, a new, much larger church had to be constructed. It was completed by the end of the 11th century. As a large pilgrim´s church, it had an ambulatory with five radiating chapels. A century later galleries were added over the aisle and the roof was raised over the transept and choir to allow people to circulate at the gallery level.<br /> <br /> Different masons and carvers have worked in Conques over the building process, so here are different Romanesque styles.<br /> <br /> Due to the limited space in the valley, the nave is very narrow, but extremely high.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/49846920 tag:ipernity.com,2020-04-04,doc-49846920 Sat, 04 Apr 2020 21:45:15 +0000 2019-08-01T00:00:00+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/323415/49846920"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/69/20/49846920.9e8d861c.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="197" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Conques is one of the magical places, I cannot pass. Every time I am in the area, I just have to take the detour, stop and see it again. <br /> <br /> Over centuries Conques was a popular stop for all pilgrims travelling the Via Podiensis and it still is. It is a treat after having crossed the harsh Aubrac. I still remember my feelings, when I reached Conques in 2008 on my hike, that had started weeks before in Geneva.<br /> <br /> A tiny convent existed here already in the 8th century. This grew into a very successful monastery, after the relics of St. Foy arrived in Conques through theft in 866. The relics were stolen by a monk from Conques, who had posed as a loyal monk in Agen for years.<br /> <br /> The arrival of the relics of St. Foy caused the pilgrimage route to shift to Conques. As the existing church was too small for all the pilgrims, a new, much larger church had to be constructed. It was completed by the end of the 11th century. As a large pilgrim´s church, it had an ambulatory with five radiating chapels. A century later galleries were added over the aisle and the roof was raised over the transept and choir to allow people to circulate at the gallery level. <br /> <br /> Different masons and carvers have worked in Conques over the building process, so here are different Romanesque styles.</div> Conques - Sainte Foy <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/323415/49846920"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/69/20/49846920.9e8d861c.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="197" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Conques is one of the magical places, I cannot pass. Every time I am in the area, I just have to take the detour, stop and see it again. <br /> <br /> Over centuries Conques was a popular stop for all pilgrims travelling the Via Podiensis and it still is. It is a treat after having crossed the harsh Aubrac. I still remember my feelings, when I reached Conques in 2008 on my hike, that had started weeks before in Geneva.<br /> <br /> A tiny convent existed here already in the 8th century. This grew into a very successful monastery, after the relics of St. Foy arrived in Conques through theft in 866. The relics were stolen by a monk from Conques, who had posed as a loyal monk in Agen for years.<br /> <br /> The arrival of the relics of St. Foy caused the pilgrimage route to shift to Conques. As the existing church was too small for all the pilgrims, a new, much larger church had to be constructed. It was completed by the end of the 11th century. As a large pilgrim´s church, it had an ambulatory with five radiating chapels. A century later galleries were added over the aisle and the roof was raised over the transept and choir to allow people to circulate at the gallery level. <br /> <br /> Different masons and carvers have worked in Conques over the building process, so here are different Romanesque styles.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/49835324 tag:ipernity.com,2020-03-30,doc-49835324 Mon, 30 Mar 2020 17:59:17 +0000 2019-08-01T00:00:00+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/323415/49835324"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/53/24/49835324.357d84ff.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="173" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">All "pelerins" having ever walked the Via Podensis (GR65) know this place. Some hours after having passed through Aumont Aubrac, there is a junction, named "Les Quatre Chemins" and there is this auberge.<br /> <br /> It looked different, when I had a (terrible) coffee here in 2009 (Coke is ok). The building was heavily damaged by a fire in February 2011, but it meanwhile got rebuilt.<br /> <br /> The auberge was founded by Régine Soulier´s grandparents in 1903 and has seen many thousands of pelerins since then. I had a coke there, Régine was still behind the bar.</div> Les Quatre Chemins - Chez Regine <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/323415/49835324"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/53/24/49835324.357d84ff.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="173" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">All "pelerins" having ever walked the Via Podensis (GR65) know this place. Some hours after having passed through Aumont Aubrac, there is a junction, named "Les Quatre Chemins" and there is this auberge.<br /> <br /> It looked different, when I had a (terrible) coffee here in 2009 (Coke is ok). The building was heavily damaged by a fire in February 2011, but it meanwhile got rebuilt.<br /> <br /> The auberge was founded by Régine Soulier´s grandparents in 1903 and has seen many thousands of pelerins since then. I had a coke there, Régine was still behind the bar.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/47644328 tag:ipernity.com,2018-11-11,doc-47644328 Sun, 11 Nov 2018 23:20:13 +0000 2018-08-01T00:00:00+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/323415/47644328"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/43/28/47644328.b8fe45ec.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="180" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Le Puy was a major bishopric in medieval France, founded very early, though the early history is legendary. It was for sure already a place of worship in pagan times. <br /> <br /> The Cathédrale Notre-Dame-de-l'Annonciation in Le Puy was (and still is) the starting point of the Via Podensis, the pilgrim route that runs about 1600 kms to Santiago de Compostela.<br /> <br /> The first time I really reached Le Puy was in summer 2008, when I walked from Geneva to Conques. I had been here be car before 2008, but that was just too easy. In 2008 I took a break here for a couple of days, before I continued the "chemin". <br /> <br /> <a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/album/393797" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/album/393797</a><br /> <br /> Since then it feels like "coming home", when I see Le Puy. This time I had choosen a chambre d'hôtes in the center of the old town. It was located in the house, where the Provost lived once, neighbouring the cathedral.</div> Le Puy-en-Velay <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/323415/47644328"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/43/28/47644328.b8fe45ec.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="180" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Le Puy was a major bishopric in medieval France, founded very early, though the early history is legendary. It was for sure already a place of worship in pagan times. <br /> <br /> The Cathédrale Notre-Dame-de-l'Annonciation in Le Puy was (and still is) the starting point of the Via Podensis, the pilgrim route that runs about 1600 kms to Santiago de Compostela.<br /> <br /> The first time I really reached Le Puy was in summer 2008, when I walked from Geneva to Conques. I had been here be car before 2008, but that was just too easy. In 2008 I took a break here for a couple of days, before I continued the "chemin". <br /> <br /> <a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/album/393797" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/album/393797</a><br /> <br /> Since then it feels like "coming home", when I see Le Puy. This time I had choosen a chambre d'hôtes in the center of the old town. It was located in the house, where the Provost lived once, neighbouring the cathedral.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/46221886 tag:ipernity.com,2009-12-09,doc-46221886 Wed, 09 Dec 2009 12:22:22 +0000 2009-04-01T00:00:00+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/323415/46221886"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/18/86/46221886.d853bf37.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="180" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Bonjour Malin! A nice little hotel, bar, brasserie, betting office.... a perfect place for a coffee.</div> Figeac <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/323415/46221886"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/18/86/46221886.d853bf37.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="180" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Bonjour Malin! A nice little hotel, bar, brasserie, betting office.... a perfect place for a coffee.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/31818775 tag:ipernity.com,2014-03-20,doc-31818775 Thu, 20 Mar 2014 16:56:33 +0000 2013-08-01T00:00:00+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/323415/31818775"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/142/87/75/31818775.31a99f05.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="144" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">A legend tells, that the Abbaye Saint-Pierre was founded by Frankish King Clovis in 506, but historians proved that it was indeed founded founded within the 7th century by the Bishop of Cahors. <br /> <br /> It was not easy for the convent. It got attacked by moorish troops twice within the 8th century. A hundred years later the Normans rowed up the Garonne and raided the place. After Hungarian troops had looted and destroyed it finally in the 10th century the monastery got rebuilt.<br /> <br /> When the pilgrimage to Santiago got popular, the Abbey got affiliated to Cluny and was a major halt on the Via Podensis. This was the golden age for the abbey and the abbots invested in architecture and art. The Romanesque church, consecrated already in 1063, got completely destroyed during the Albigensian Crusade. <br /> <br /> The portal, created 1110/1130, survived the times. It is a great piece of Romanesque art. <br /> <br /> This is a small detail of the tympanum, that refers to the Book of Revelation. The apocalypse is a common theme on tympana along the pilgrim-routes during the 12th century (eg. Morlaas, Conques, Aulnay, Saintes...).<br /> <br /> The Elders of the Apocalypse, holding their vielles, are masterly carved and very rich in details. They are all focussed on Christ in the center - and sit very relaxed.<br /> <br /> Revelation 4:4 <br /> <br /> "Surrounding the throne were twenty-four other thrones, and seated on them were twenty-four elders. They were dressed in white and had crowns of gold on their heads."</div> Moissac - Abbaye Saint-Pierre <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/323415/31818775"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/142/87/75/31818775.31a99f05.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="144" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">A legend tells, that the Abbaye Saint-Pierre was founded by Frankish King Clovis in 506, but historians proved that it was indeed founded founded within the 7th century by the Bishop of Cahors. <br /> <br /> It was not easy for the convent. It got attacked by moorish troops twice within the 8th century. A hundred years later the Normans rowed up the Garonne and raided the place. After Hungarian troops had looted and destroyed it finally in the 10th century the monastery got rebuilt.<br /> <br /> When the pilgrimage to Santiago got popular, the Abbey got affiliated to Cluny and was a major halt on the Via Podensis. This was the golden age for the abbey and the abbots invested in architecture and art. The Romanesque church, consecrated already in 1063, got completely destroyed during the Albigensian Crusade. <br /> <br /> The portal, created 1110/1130, survived the times. It is a great piece of Romanesque art. <br /> <br /> This is a small detail of the tympanum, that refers to the Book of Revelation. The apocalypse is a common theme on tympana along the pilgrim-routes during the 12th century (eg. Morlaas, Conques, Aulnay, Saintes...).<br /> <br /> The Elders of the Apocalypse, holding their vielles, are masterly carved and very rich in details. They are all focussed on Christ in the center - and sit very relaxed.<br /> <br /> Revelation 4:4 <br /> <br /> "Surrounding the throne were twenty-four other thrones, and seated on them were twenty-four elders. They were dressed in white and had crowns of gold on their heads."</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/31818773 tag:ipernity.com,2014-03-20,doc-31818773 Thu, 20 Mar 2014 14:26:56 +0000 2013-08-01T00:00:00+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/323415/31818773"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/142/87/73/31818773.3ffdda56.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="180" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">A legend tells, that the Abbaye Saint-Pierre was founded by Frankish King Clovis in 506, but historians proved that it was indeed founded founded within the 7th century by the Bishop of Cahors. <br /> <br /> It was not easy for the convent. It got attacked by moorish troops twice within the 8th century. A hundred years later the Normans rowed up the Garonne and raided the place. After Hungarian troops had looted and destroyed it finally in the 10th century the monastery got rebuilt.<br /> <br /> When the pilgrimage to Santiago got popular, the Abbey got affiliated to Cluny and was a major halt on the Via Podensis. This was the golden age for the abbey and the abbots invested in architecture and art. The Romanesque church, consecrated already in 1063, got completely destroyed during the Albigensian Crusade. <br /> <br /> The portal, created 1110/1130, survived the times. It is a great piece of Romanesque art. <br /> <br /> This is a small detail of the tympanum, that refers to the Book of Revelation. The apocalypse is a common theme on tympana along the pilgrim-routes during the 12th century (eg. Morlaas, Conques, Aulnay, Saintes...).<br /> <br /> The Elders of the Apocalypse, holding their vielles, are masterly carved and very rich in details. They are all focussed on Christ in the center - and sit very relaxed.<br /> <br /> Revelation 4:4 <br /> <br /> "Surrounding the throne were twenty-four other thrones, and seated on them were twenty-four elders. They were dressed in white and had crowns of gold on their heads."</div> Moissac - Abbaye Saint-Pierre <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/323415/31818773"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/142/87/73/31818773.3ffdda56.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="180" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">A legend tells, that the Abbaye Saint-Pierre was founded by Frankish King Clovis in 506, but historians proved that it was indeed founded founded within the 7th century by the Bishop of Cahors. <br /> <br /> It was not easy for the convent. It got attacked by moorish troops twice within the 8th century. A hundred years later the Normans rowed up the Garonne and raided the place. After Hungarian troops had looted and destroyed it finally in the 10th century the monastery got rebuilt.<br /> <br /> When the pilgrimage to Santiago got popular, the Abbey got affiliated to Cluny and was a major halt on the Via Podensis. This was the golden age for the abbey and the abbots invested in architecture and art. The Romanesque church, consecrated already in 1063, got completely destroyed during the Albigensian Crusade. <br /> <br /> The portal, created 1110/1130, survived the times. It is a great piece of Romanesque art. <br /> <br /> This is a small detail of the tympanum, that refers to the Book of Revelation. The apocalypse is a common theme on tympana along the pilgrim-routes during the 12th century (eg. Morlaas, Conques, Aulnay, Saintes...).<br /> <br /> The Elders of the Apocalypse, holding their vielles, are masterly carved and very rich in details. They are all focussed on Christ in the center - and sit very relaxed.<br /> <br /> Revelation 4:4 <br /> <br /> "Surrounding the throne were twenty-four other thrones, and seated on them were twenty-four elders. They were dressed in white and had crowns of gold on their heads."</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/31818751 tag:ipernity.com,2014-03-20,doc-31818751 Thu, 20 Mar 2014 12:39:02 +0000 2013-08-01T00:00:00+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/323415/31818751"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/142/87/51/31818751.65cf6a1d.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="207" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">We had decided to visit our irish friends in Moissac on our way north. I had met them, when I walked the Via Podensis some years ago.<br /> <br /> Of course we did return to the Abbaye Saint-Pierre. A legend tells, that the monastery was founded by Frankish King Clovis in 506, but historians proved that it was indeed founded founded within the 7th century by the Bishop of Cahors. <br /> <br /> It was not easy for the convent. The monastery got attacked by moorish troops twice within the 8th century. A hundred years later the Normans rowed up the Garonne and raided the place. After Hungarian troops had looted and destroyed it finally in the 10th century the monastery got rebuilt.<br /> <br /> When the pilgrimage to Santiago got popular, the Abbey got affiliated to Cluny and was a major halt on the Via Podensis. This was the golden age for the abbey and the abbots invested in architecture and art. The Romanesque church, consecrated already in 1063, got completely destroyed during the Albigensian Crusade. <br /> <br /> The portal, created 1110/1130, survived the times. It is a great piece of Romanesque art - and I took some more photos of this "World Heritage Site".</div> Moissac - Abbaye Saint-Pierre <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/323415/31818751"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/142/87/51/31818751.65cf6a1d.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="207" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">We had decided to visit our irish friends in Moissac on our way north. I had met them, when I walked the Via Podensis some years ago.<br /> <br /> Of course we did return to the Abbaye Saint-Pierre. A legend tells, that the monastery was founded by Frankish King Clovis in 506, but historians proved that it was indeed founded founded within the 7th century by the Bishop of Cahors. <br /> <br /> It was not easy for the convent. The monastery got attacked by moorish troops twice within the 8th century. A hundred years later the Normans rowed up the Garonne and raided the place. After Hungarian troops had looted and destroyed it finally in the 10th century the monastery got rebuilt.<br /> <br /> When the pilgrimage to Santiago got popular, the Abbey got affiliated to Cluny and was a major halt on the Via Podensis. This was the golden age for the abbey and the abbots invested in architecture and art. The Romanesque church, consecrated already in 1063, got completely destroyed during the Albigensian Crusade. <br /> <br /> The portal, created 1110/1130, survived the times. It is a great piece of Romanesque art - and I took some more photos of this "World Heritage Site".</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/22319985 tag:ipernity.com,2009-12-08,doc-22319985 Tue, 08 Dec 2009 23:41:40 +0000 2009-07-24T08:34:38+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/323415/22319985"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/129/99/85/22319985.b086efe0.240.jpg?r2" width="180" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">An old fashioned french kind of bathroom. No! That is not a toilett.</div> Auberge des Chenes <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/323415/22319985"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/129/99/85/22319985.b086efe0.240.jpg?r2" width="180" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">An old fashioned french kind of bathroom. No! That is not a toilett.</div> Martin M. Miles