EditorialFrance. Pyrenees-Orientales departament. Occitanie Region. Abbey of Saint-Michel de Cuxa. Benedictine abbey, consecrated in 974. Pillar of the crypt, in the early Romanesque style, 11th century.
EditorialFrance. Pyrenees-Orientales. Occitanie Region. Castelnou. Chateau de Castelnou. Its irregular pentagonal plan follows the rocky outcrop on which it was built, this elevated position providing defense against enemy attacks. 10th century.
EditorialFrance. Pyrenees-Orientales departament. Occitanie Region. The Abbey of Saint-Michel de Cuxa. Benedictine abbey, consecrated in 974. Exterior view of the pre-Romanesque style church, 10th century and Lombard Romanesque bell tower, 11th century.
EditorialFrance. Aude department. Occitanie region. Cite de Carcassonne. Medieval citadel. The architect Euge_ne Viollet-le-Duc renovated the fortress (1853-1879). View of the double defensive wall, separated by lices (parapet walk).
EditorialFrance. Pyrenees-Orientales departament. Occitanie Region. Abbey of Saint-Michel de Cuxa. Benedictine abbey, consecrated in 974. Pillar of the crypt, in the early Romanesque style, 11th century.