Ozenay is a commune in the Saône-et-Loire department in the region of Bourgogne in eastern France. Continue reading... From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
2. Abbey of ClunyCluny Cluny Abbey is a former Benedictine monastery in Cluny, Saône-et-Loire, France. It was dedicated to St Peter. The abbey was constructed in the Romanesque architectural style, with three churches built in succession from the 4th to the early 12th centuries. The earliest basilica was the world's largest church until the St. Peter's Basilica construction began in Rome.Cluny was founded by William I, Duke of Aquitaine in 910. He nominated Berno as the first Abbot of Cluny, subject only to Pope Sergius III. The abbey was notable for its stricter adherence to the Rule of St. Benedict, whereby Cluny became acknowledged as the leader of western monasticism. The establishment of the Benedictine Order was a keystone to the stability of European society that was achieved in the 11th century. In 1790... From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
3. Le PALDompierre Sur Besbre Le pal is a French park that combines two activities: an amusement park and a zoo near the municipality area of Saint-Pourçain-sur-Bresbre, close to Dompierre-sur-Besbre, in the Allier, France. Created in 1973, the site became a theme park in 1981. With 86 acres it offers 25 attractions and more than 600 animals in semi-captivity, among several animal shows. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
Selestat, France -- Romanesque Church -- and Pretzels!
Selestat, Alsace, France was where I saw this Romanesque church. There's a gorgeous Gothic church right nearby.
This city is mixed, and I saw Muslim women in full veil.
Signs of the Zodiac are often found in old churches. A lot had to do with the seasons, and the Zodiac signs were handy symbols. I get angry a bit when people find out I read runes professionally -- Astrology and all that -- that's Satan! They probably don't even know that Gothic church architecture was created under Abbé Suger to honor Lucifer, the Light Bearer.
When I asked the little girls why they were climbing, they paused -- would they get in trouble? I asked one what she was eating, and it was a pretzel, a staple food in this region. I even saw a stone pretzel over a door in Kaysersberg nearby. 16th century!
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This is a video of Saint-Martin of Ougy a Romanesque church in Southern Burgundy. At 1:06 there is a 12th century fresco of Saint Philip. For more information see: