The architecture of Provence and the Riviera (1888)
MacGibbon, David, d.1902 · Edinburgh, D. Douglas · leaf 276
wasusual in the towns then erected on new sites. Such werethe numerous villes-neiives constructed by Edward III. inthe South-west of France, and which he endowed withcertain privileges, in order to induce men to settle inthem, and thus increase the population and strength ofthe country. The ancient… … FIG. log. CARCASSONNE. of the ancient castle, which rise boldly above the steep androcky hillside, and present a sight as novel and picturesqueas can well be imagined (Fig. 109). The site is naturallya strong one, and was doubtless occupied from a very 246 MEDIAEVAL PERIOD. early period as a…
Architecture -- France Provence · Architecture -- France Riviera
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