Black and White

As we walked down the road leading to the Château d'Entrechaux, not far from Mont Ventoux in France, this cat was waiting for us to ask for a few pats. She accompanied us for a few dozen metres, before leaving us to return home.

The bay of Mont Saint-Michel, nestled along the Normandy coast.

The Abbey of the Ladies' Staircase is a notable architectural feature within the walls of the Abbey of Saint-Etienne in Caen, Normandy.  Built in the 11th century, it showcases the intricate stonework characteristic of Romanesque design. The abbey itself, founded by William the Conqueror's wife, Matilda, served as a Benedictine convent.  

The Cathedral of Coutances is a Roman Catholic cathedral built in the 13th century in the Gothic style. The cathedral is known for its unique feature of having a Romanesque base that was later encased in Gothic elements. Construction began under Bishop Geoffroy de Montbray in the 11th century, who also participated in the Norman conquest of England in 1066. 

Fort Saint-Héribert, located in Wépion in Belgium, is one of the many forts built at the end of the 19th century to defend the city of Namur. Built between 1888 and 1892 by General Henri Alexis Brialmont, this unreinforced concrete fort was part of the fortified belt designed to protect the city from invasion. During the First World War, the fort was heavily bombarded by German forces in 1914, suffered considerable damage and eventually surrendered. It also played a role, albeit a less strategic one, in the Second World War. The fort has been undergoing restoration since 2013. 

For further information: https://fortsaintheribert.be/

Mollans-sur-Ouvèze is a village in the Vaucluse department of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. The village is known for its historic fountains, which play a significant role in its history and culture. The fountains are located throughout the village, with several notable ones including the Fontaine de l'Ange, the Fontaine de la Place, and the Fontaine de la République (picture).