Cathedrals and Cloisters of the South of France, Volume 1

A region-by-region guide to the cathedrals and cloisters of southern France, combining travel description, architectural commentary, and original photographs. It traces Romanesque and Gothic forms across coastal, hill-town, riverside, valley, and city settings, highlighting cloisters, sculptured portals, towers, vaulting, and fortified features. Historical notes and local traditions accompany precise structural descriptions and comparisons of style and plan. Organized by province and type of site, the book aims to make monuments accessible to the leisure traveler by conveying visual character, constructional detail, and the narratives attached to each church.