Cathedrals and cloisters of the south of France (1906)
Rose, Elise Whitlock · New York London, G. P. Putnam's sons · leaf 272
structureis marvellouslyunique. Yetstrange to say, theeffect of the facade,with the smooth-ness and roundnessof its pillars andthe uncompromis-ing scjuareness ofits towers, whilealtogether bad, isnot altogether unpleasing. Standing before it the travellerwas both bewildered and fascinated as he saw… … FHE FINEST VIEW IS THAT OF THE APSE.—MONTPELLIER. 246 Languedoc. stages of building, enlarging, and re-constructing, its stylehas remained consonant; but the general impression isnot altogether harmonious. The perspective of the west-em front, which should be imposing, is destroyed by a hillwhich…
Cathedrals -- France · France -- Description and travel
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