Castles & Cathedrals of Southern France October 27, 2009

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The south of France is home to a staggering amount of medieval architecture. From mountaintop monasteries to jaw-dropping Cathar castles, this is a region rich in religious and military history, much of it turbulent and controversial. Travel writer and architectural historian, Shawnie Kelley explores the unique architectural features and historical highlights of a dozen medieval castles, cathedrals and abbeys throughout Provence and Languedoc. Lecture highlights include Avignon’s 14th Century Palace of the Pope, home of the Papacy for nearly a century; France’s best preserved Cistercian abbey at Fontenay; an 11th Century Romanesque masterpiece, Toulouse Cathedral; and tales of Crusades, Inquisition and troubadours.
CLASS #: 444582 A
TIME: 6:30-8:30 PM, Tuesday
DATE: October 27
LOCATION: Lower Level Conference Room, UA Municipal Services Center

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