French Church History Lesson
French Travel = French Food, French Wine, French Chocolate, French History. And a big – no wait – make that a HUGE part of that History, are the Churches, Cathedrals, and Abbeys that really are “around every corner.”
While the “big names” of French Churchdom are universally known – Notre Dame de Paris, Chartes, etc. the lesser knowns, and they often include French Abbeys in small French Villages, have an equally fascinating story to tell.
One of my favorites of these Historical Treasures of France, is the Basilic de St. Julian in the Haute Loire village of Brouide.
DA BG could prattle on about it’s wonders, but – WHY? when you can immerse yourself in it’s History soaked wonderfulness in these Videos? The first with marvy music throughout. The second, in French. With equally cool ancient sounds.
THROW ME A BONE HERE, PEOPLE!
What are ya thinkin’?
incredible example of the archeticture so particular to france and the churches and abbeys.
unbelieveable is the operative word(s) for this post and videos. plus very inspirational (in a non-religious sense.)
this post is a classic – but then i can’t thinbk of one of yours that isn’t. the quality of your reportage is truly the essence of “overdelivering.” Please don’t stop!
you have a way of cutting right to the chase when it comes to the treasures of france that are rarely, if ever, presented elsewhere. more power to da bg!
absolutely with ya there todd…nobody does it better than da bg!
two really great videos and an equally great post§ doesn’t get much better than this!
what i relly love about your posts is that, as you say in this one, you don’t “prattle on”…you just present the stuff without fluff. all too rare on the net!
beautiful churchs…like many also we have in greece..but different style.
love this post!….this is the stuff we need more of..;super!
just love that misty opening photo!
i have seen this place, and am very happy you’re sharing it with your english readers; it’s truly one of the best examples of this style in all of france. thank you so much.
the videos really do a sense of the majesty of this place; Now on my “must see” list!
if there is no thing thats truly unique about france, it surely must be the number and quality of it’s churches. thanks for pointing us to this one!
that’s a big “10-4” quentin!..and you meant to add : “keep ’em comin’!” – didn’t you?
annie….indeed i did! ..so thank you for finishing me! (lol)
food, wine, beautiful scenery…of course france is all these things…but more particularly..it’s the history..and the greatest part of that – at least for me – are it’s many churches and cathedrals. that’s why i love this post so much.
if you love france…you have to love these historical momuments. and i do!
thanks so much for an exceptionally brill post!
we visited many churches on our las visit to france..and were impressed by all…b ut what you’ve shown us here..i_s deiniftely the pick of the litter§
(at least in our experience – lol)
i agree with your implication that the “big names” on the french church circuit – while not inferior by any standard – lack the intimacy and unique character of the chapels and abbeys to be found in the villages such as this one. truly, if i may steal your phrase, a “treasure of france.”
after seeing these..i’m packing my bags. Thanks for the “inside intel” (AGAIN!)
your talent for finding(and sharing) the very “off the beaten track” french attractions is unrivalled. as this excellent post proves. yet again.kudos!
very informative post – made even better with the videos!
love the videos also. great compliment to the post.
amazing to think of the variety of churches in france. well worth a visit by any standard.
thanks to you – i,ve got these two on my “must see” list for our next trip. keep the good stuff comin!
the beauty of these buildings alone is worth seeing – even if you,re not a “religious person.” thanks again for this post and videos.
every timer i check you out – there,s something new – that i never see anywhere else. thanks for being a true original – with original quality!
as a photographer, i can appreciate the beauty of these momuments to history on a different level than the casual tourist. i,ll definitely check them out on my forthcoming visit – and send you any memorable photo moments – as i know you,re also a photographer of note.
martin – you definitely hit the nail on the head there. and if you haven,t already – you can check out DA BG’s art photos by clicking “IMAGES” at the top of the page.
of all the bloggers and (so called) “experts” on the subject of france – you are virtually the only one who presents info that’s definitely off the (too well )beaten track.
doreena – ya got the right. wwwwwway right! (lol)