The architecture of Provence and the Riviera (1888)
MacGibbon, David, d.1902 · Edinburgh, D. Douglas · leaf 183
two opposite banks of theRhone were generally in ancient times in the hands ofdifferent superiors. Thus, in the fourteenth century, whilethe Comtat Venaissin on the east belonged to the Popes, 152 MEDI/EVAL PERIOD. the opposite side of the river formed part of the kindgomof France. In order to… … FIG. 51. PONT ST BENEZET AND CHAPEL OF ST NICHOLAS, AVIGNON. is said to have been built by Petit Benoit, a shepherdof the Vivarais, who believed himself inspired with amission to carry out this great project. Benoit becamethe chief of a society of hospitallers, instituted in thetwelfth century for…
Architecture -- France Provence · Architecture -- France Riviera
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