The architecture of Provence and the Riviera (1888)
MacGibbon, David, d.1902 · Edinburgh, D. Douglas · leaf 292
might embark in their expeditions against theInfidels. This there was some difificulty in obtaining, theharbours on the coast being almost wholly subject to theCount of Beziers or the Count of Provence. It happened,however, that a small portion of the sea-coast, includinga lagune and a navigable… … 262 MEDIEVAL TERIOD. this place there existed an ancient tower, called the Tourde Matafere,* said to be of the time of Charlemagne, whohad bestowed it on the abbey. The Tower of Matafere was rebuilt by St Louis, andrenamed the Tour de Constance (Fig. 116). It is of greatsize, and was designed to…
Architecture -- France Provence · Architecture -- France Riviera
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