In 1137, the future King Louis VII married Eleanor of Aquitaine in this cathedral. The exterior wall of the nave dates from 1096 (most of the rest was built in the 13th and 14th centuries). The 15-th century belfry, Tour Pey-Berland, stands behind the choir, which has chapels nestled among the flying buttresses.
Written Oct 11, 2002
oysters and sea foods
HOW to eat oysters , click here : Oysters
Updated Jan 9, 2005
You should be ready to "Bath" with wine if necessary. This is the "World Headquaters" for Wines.
Updated Jan 9, 2005
mossels and frites
1 with wine
2 i added suher cream
3 i added curry
3 plates in one time
Written Aug 22, 2003
may be some russo-franco-croatian foods
Written Aug 19, 2003
duck with mashroms
Written Aug 18, 2003
specialities of the south west, good combination
Written Aug 17, 2003
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