The architecture of Provence and the Riviera (1888)
MacGibbon, David, d.1902 · Edinburgh, D. Douglas · leaf 398
ummit of a lofty pyramidal mountain to the northwards(Fig. 201). These distant peaks are found on neareiapproach to be the edifices of the town of GOURDON, GOURDON. 367 an eyrie built for security from the assaults of the Corsairson this inaccessible and naturally fortified eminence. A post road,… … ^*^A^ FIG. 201. GOURDON. the latter course is too great a deviation from the route.Their only way of reaching Gourdon is by the steep andstony footpath which is seen rising to it in innumerablezig-zags from near the bridge over the Loup. It is a splendid ascent, although a somewhat arduousone, and…
Architecture -- France Provence · Architecture -- France Riviera
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