Medieval Arts

Allinges Old and New feudal castles, Thonon

Allinges Old and New feudal ...Allinges Old and New feudal ...

2 old castles facing each others on the top of a hill overlooking the Leman Lake.
Thouzon priory church, l'Isle sur la Sorgue

Thouzon priory church, l'Is ...Thouzon priory church, l'Is ...

Dominating the plain irrigated by the Sorgue river, some ruins stand on a rocky eminence. By far they look like a castle.
The Carthusian monastery of Bonnefoy, Ardèche

The Carthusian monastery of ...The Carthusian monastery of ...

In the beautiful Bonnefoy wooded valley lie the remains of a former Carthusian monastery...
Le Castellas de Montpeyroux, Le Barry

Le Castellas de Montpeyroux ...Le Castellas de Montpeyroux ...

The impressive ruins of a castle, on the slopes of a woody hill.
Ruins of Rochebonne castle, Ardèche

Ruins of Rochebonne castle, ...Ruins of Rochebonne castle, ...

A romantic ruin in a unique sight. Easy to find.
Medieval Castle of Langoiran, Gironde

Medieval Castle of Langoira ...Medieval Castle of Langoira ...

Imposing medieval fortress of the 13th century, on the right bank of the Garonne, 28 km south east of Bordeaux.
César Tower , Allassac, Corrèze

César Tower , Allassac, CorrèzeCésar Tower , Allassac, Corrèze

Built in the 13th century and redesigned during Louis the 14th reign, the Tour César is an historical monument since 1949.
Avully castle, Brenthomme, Thonon

Avully castle, Brenthomme, ThononAvully castle, Brenthomme, Thonon

A very well conserved feudal castle to visit!
Salm castle, Pierre Percée, Vosges

Salm castle, Pierre Percée, ...Salm castle, Pierre Percée, ...

Perched on its pedestal red sandstone, the ruins of the castle dominate the Pierre Percée small village and the lake of the same name.
Ventadour castle, Ardèche

Ventadour castle, ArdècheVentadour castle, Ardèche

Located at the confluence of the Ardèche and the Fontaulière rivers, the fortress of Ventadour, standing atop a rocky ridge, is really impressive.
Ailhon village and church, Ardèche

Ailhon village and church,  ...Ailhon village and church, ...

Located near of Aubenas, Ailhon is a village which has retained the charm of its sandstone houses, protecting its lovely romanic church of the 13th century.
The "old bridge",Vigeois, Corrèze

The "old bridge",Vigeois, CorrèzeThe "old bridge",Vigeois, Corrèze

We do not know when this bridge was built, but according to its architectural technique, it is prior to the 14th century.
Calatrava ruins, Ciudad Real

Calatrava ruins, Ciudad RealCalatrava ruins, Ciudad Real

The Archaeological Park of Alarcos and Calatrava presents a singular duality, illustrated by Christian and Muslim cultures and manifested by 2 separate sites: Alarcos, a symbol of the Christian pow
Fortified city of Rions, Gironde

Fortified city of Rions, GirondeFortified city of Rions, Gironde

On the Bordeaux-Langon road (CD10), between some of the best vineyards and the Garonne, a Medieval Village...
Abbey of Montmajour, Arles

Abbey of Montmajour, ArlesAbbey of Montmajour, Arles

Located in a magnificent environment, the beautiful restoration ruins of the Montmajour Abbey is a grandiose visit.
If castle, Frioul islands

If castle, Frioul islandsIf castle, Frioul islands

Between myth and reality, the If castle (Chateau d'If) looks like a feudal castle perched on a rock in the middle of the natural harbour of Marseille.
Dunnottar Castle, Scotland, Stonehave

Dunnottar Castle, Scotland, ...Dunnottar Castle, Scotland, ...

Find the ruins of the Dunnottar Castle, overlooking the North Sea cliffs...
Castle of Predjama

Castle of PredjamaCastle of Predjama

A troglodyte castle built in a cliff with a river running below and caves beside...
Basilica San Marco, Venice

Basilica San Marco, VeniceBasilica San Marco, Venice

Basilica San Marco is a jewek and the symbol of the Venetian past power. It is one of the best-known and most visited Venetian places, but often in poor conditions.
Malbork Castle, the "Magnificent Heap of Bricks"

Malbork Castle, the "Magnif ...Malbork Castle, the "Magnif ...

Malbork Castle, (North Poland)is sometimes called by us "the biggest heap of bricks inthe world" was built in the times of the Canterbury Tales, when the jousting tradition was in bloom.
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