medieval

There has been a church where Gloucester Cathedral stands today since at least the 7th century. The current building started as Gloucester Abbey in the 11th century. Visit the crypts under the cathedral to see the original Norman basement and foundations. More parts were added in the Gothic...

Remains of an Anglo-Saxon Minster and Medieval Priory. Parts of the 10th century church are in this remaining wall.

Remains of an Anglo-Saxon Minster and Medieval Priory. Parts of the 10th century church are in this remaining wall.

The large cathedral is seen from many points outside of Gloucester.

They like to host art shows.

The crypts under the cathedral show the Norman origins.

A music recital in the cathedral.

The cloisters has the earliest surviving fan vaults.

Washing area for the monks in the 14th century cloisters.

Front of Cathedral.

The 225 ft high tower was added in the 15th century.

Gothic additions were made later.

Originally Gloucester Abbey built in the 11th century.

Carcassonne is a city on the River Aude. Within Carcassonne are two historic areas: the Medieval City (La Cité) and the Bastide Saint-Louis (the historic center). La Cité, the medieval city, is the main attraction. It sits on a hill south east of the Bastide, surrounded by the modern town of...

The Canal du Midi runs through Carcassonne.

Morning coffee.

Morning at Place Carnot in the Bastide Saint-Louis (center of Carcassonne).

The Old Bridge (Le Pont Vieux) built in the 14th century to replace a Roman bridge.

Looking towards the town of Carcassone.

Looking up at the medieval city on the west side.