Architecture en France

Medieval Style and Art in France

Top Ten French Gothic Cathedrals
The Gothic style originated in France; the Ile de France and Picardy are dotted with fine cathedrals.These ten cathedrals represent the heights of the Gothic style. But warning; if you get addicted, you’re going to want to search out the others too – Sens and Senlis, Soissons, Noyon, Mantes… you might [...]

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The Evolution of French Architecture

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French architecture, one of the richest and classiest architectural styles in the world, is an amalgamation of several styles which collided mainly during the French revolution. French Architecture has given some of the most magnificent buildings to the world.

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Old Town Menton, History of the Town

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Menton is renowned for its mild climate, annual winter attraction and a good dose of Baroque and medieval architecture. Take a brief walk in time to see how it all began.
Menton, situated on the French Riviera and just over the Italian border, may be best known for its annual Lemon Festival. Its pastel colored houses [...]

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French architecture of the early modern period is characterized by three main tendencies: the survival of Gothic technology and form, the influence of Italian and ancient models of classicism, and the effort to form a strong French architectural language. Political and social overtones varied in the Renaissance, with ancient and Italian classical influences gradually merging [...]

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Architecture en France

Medieval Style and Art in France

The Evolution of French Architecture

Old Town Menton, History of the Town

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