The architecture of Provence and the Riviera (1888)
MacGibbon, David, d.1902 · Edinburgh, D. Douglas · leaf 248
ICTORS, MAKSIilLLES. The frequent attacks of the Saracens may also havehad some influence in producing this style of exterior inthe churches near the sea-coast. AIX-EN-PROVENCE. 217 Aix-EN-Provence, which Is easily reached fromMarseilles by a delightful railway route through themountains, retains… … FIG. 93. ST SAUVEUK, AIX-EN-1ROVENCE. the original Aquae Sextiae. But the ancient church ofSt Sauveur and its octagonal baptistery exhibit the Romaninfluence, extending down to a comparatively late date.The baptistery is of the sixth century, but the upper por-tion has been restored in the style of…
Architecture -- France Provence · Architecture -- France Riviera
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