Martin M. Miles' photos with the keyword: 26 France

This was the center of the former diocese, founded by the legendary Saint Restitut, who had travelled to France with the "Three Marys". Two of his successors were Saint Torquatus and Saint Paul, after whom the town later was named. A church was erected over their tombs. A cathedral dedicated to the Virgin and Saint Paul that existed mid 9th century got destroyed when the Saracen and in the 920s Hungarian troops raided the area. Today´s cathedral was erected from 1120 on. Around 1180 the nave was completed, it was consecrated in the early 13th century. Severely damaged during the Wars of Religions it lost the importance, when after the Concordat of 1801 the long history of the "Diocese of Tricastin" ended. Since then the cathedral serves the parish. Jean-Maurice Rouquette ("Provence Romane") describes this cathedral as the "perfect example" for the "art roman provençal", the specific style of Romanesque architecture that developed in this region. As I have already uploaded many fotos taken here during rom previous visits, so I will just add a few now. The nice horse looks down from the Cathédrale Notre-Dame since centuries.

This was the center of the former diocese, founded by the legendary Saint Restitut, who had travelled to France with the "Three Marys". Two of his successors were Saint Torquatus and Saint Paul, after whom the town later was named. A church was erected over their tombs. A cathedral dedicated to the Virgin and Saint Paul that existed mid 9th century got destroyed when the Saracen and in the 920s Hungarian troops raided the area. Today´s cathedral was erected from 1120 on. Around 1180 the nave was completed, it was consecrated in the early 13th century. Severely damaged during the Wars of Religions it lost the importance, when after the Concordat of 1801 the long history of the "Diocese of Tricastin" ended. Since then the cathedral serves the parish. Jean-Maurice Rouquette ("Provence Romane") describes this cathedral as the "perfect example" for the "art roman provençal", the specific style of Romanesque architecture that developed in this region. As I have already uploaded many fotos taken here during rom previous visits, so I will just add a few now. There is a large mosaic, depicting Jerusalem, that (dated ~1150) may be connected to the first Crusade, triggered by a sermon Pope Urban II. delivered in Clermont-Ferrand in 1095. This frescoe may depict knights and prisoners, but as they are dated 14th century, they may not refer to the crusades. The prisoners wear large (phrygian?) caps - and look a bit like garden gnomes.

This was the center of the former diocese, founded by the legendary Saint Restitut, who had travelled to France with the "Three Marys". Two of his successors were Saint Torquatus and Saint Paul, after whom the town later was named. A church was erected over their tombs. A cathedral dedicated to the Virgin and Saint Paul that existed mid 9th century got destroyed when the Saracen and in the 920s Hungarian troops raided the area. Today´s cathedral was erected from 1120 on. Around 1180 the nave was completed, it was consecrated in the early 13th century. Severely damaged during the Wars of Religions it lost the importance, when after the Concordat of 1801 the long history of the "Diocese of Tricastin" ended. Since then the cathedral serves the parish. Jean-Maurice Rouquette ("Provence Romane") describes this cathedral as the "perfect example" for the "art roman provençal", the specific style of Romanesque architecture that developed in this region. As I have already uploaded many fotos taken here during rom previous visits, so I will just add a few now.

Since more than a decade Saint-Paul-Trois-Châteaux hosts the "Saint Paul Soul Jazz" festival. Brian Auger is a legend! I was very touched, as he brought back some memories to the late 60s, when I used to spend the summer holidays in "Swinging London", wearing proudly my "Marquee Club" button badge. About 40 years ago I had seen Brian Auger´s Trinity with Julie Driscoll in London - on a "Road to Cairo". - At midnight the music stopped and the audience started to sing. From now on, this was a birthday party, as Brian Auger turned 77 that night. HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BRIAN! - Listen to Road to Cairo from 1968: www.youtube.com/watch?v=RI0knMlifcw Listen to "Happiness Is Just Around The Bend" from 2016: www.youtube.com/watch?v=aV1IfYrIN9M (thanks to Live Danishout)

Since more than a decade Saint-Paul-Trois-Châteaux hosts the "Saint Paul Soul Jazz" festival. Brian Auger is a legend! I was very touched, as he brought back some memories to the late 60s, when I used to spend the summer holidays in "Swinging London", wearing proudly my "Marquee Club" button badge. About 40 years ago I had seen Brian Auger´s Trinity with Julie Driscoll in London - on a "Road to Cairo". Listen to Road to Cairo from 1968: www.youtube.com/watch?v=RI0knMlifcw Listen to "Happiness Is Just Around The Bend" from 2016: www.youtube.com/watch?v=aV1IfYrIN9M (thanks to Live Danishout)

Since more than a decade Saint-Paul-Trois-Châteaux hosts the "Saint Paul Soul Jazz" festival. Brian Auger is a legend! I was very touched, as he brought back some memories to the late 60s, when I used to spend the summer holidays in "Swinging London", wearing proudly my "Marquee Club" button badge. About 40 years ago I had seen Brian Auger´s Trinity with Julie Driscoll in London - on a "Road to Cairo". Fltr: Brian Auger, Brian Auger, Alex Ligertwood (hat), Travis Carlton Alex Ligertwood (vocals) started his career as well in the late 60s. He was a member of Brian´s Oblivion Express already in the 70s and later worked with Santana for many years. Listen to Road to Cairo from 1968: www.youtube.com/watch?v=RI0knMlifcw Listen to "Happiness Is Just Around The Bend" from 2016: www.youtube.com/watch?v=aV1IfYrIN9M (thanks to Live Danishout)

Since more than a decade Saint-Paul-Trois-Châteaux hosts the "Saint Paul Soul Jazz" festival. Brian Auger is a legend! I was very touched, as he brought back some memories to the late 60s, when I used to spend the summer holidays in "Swinging London", wearing proudly my "Marquee Club" button badge. About 40 years ago I had seen Brian Auger´s Trinity with Julie Driscoll in London - on a "Road to Cairo". Over the years Brian developed a love for very colourful shirts. Listen to Road to Cairo from 1968: www.youtube.com/watch?v=RI0knMlifcw Listen to "Happiness Is Just Around The Bend" from 2016: www.youtube.com/watch?v=aV1IfYrIN9M (thanks to Live Danishout)

Since more than a decade Saint-Paul-Trois-Châteaux hosts the "Saint Paul Soul Jazz" festival. Brian Auger is a legend! I was very touched, as he brought back some memories to the late 60s, when I used to spend the summer holidays in "Swinging London", wearing proudly my "Marquee Club" button badge. About 40 years ago I had seen Brian Auger´s Trinity with Julie Driscoll in London - on a "Road to Cairo" Listen to Road to Cairo from 1968: www.youtube.com/watch?v=RI0knMlifcw Listen to "Happiness Is Just Around The Bend" from 2016: www.youtube.com/watch?v=aV1IfYrIN9M (thanks to Live Danishout)

Since more than a decade Saint-Paul-Trois-Châteaux hosts the "Saint Paul Soul Jazz" festival. Brian Auger is a legend! I was very touched, as he brought back some memories to the late 60s, when I used to spend the summer holidays in "Swinging London", wearing proudly my "Marquee Club" button badge. About 40 years ago I had seen Brian Auger´s Trinity with Julie Driscoll in London - on a "Road to Cairo" Fltr: Alex Ligertwood (ex Santana, ex AWB,..), Brian Auger, Karma Auger (Brian Auger´s son), Travis Carlton (Larry Carlton´s son). Listen to Road to Cairo from 1968: www.youtube.com/watch?v=RI0knMlifcw Listen to "Happiness Is Just Around The Bend" from 2016: www.youtube.com/watch?v=aV1IfYrIN9M (thanks to Live Danishout)

Since more than a decade Saint-Paul-Trois-Châteaux hosts the "Saint Paul Soul Jazz" festival. Brian Auger is a legend! I was very touched, as he brought back some memories to the late 60s, when I used to spend the summer holidays in "Swinging London", wearing proudly my "Marquee Club" button badge. About 40 years ago I had seen Brian Auger´s Trinity with Julie Driscoll in London - on a "Road to Cairo" Fltr: Brian Auger (keyboards), Karma Auger (drums), Alex Ligertwood (vocals, guitar), Travis Carlton (bass) Listen to Road to Cairo from 1968: www.youtube.com/watch?v=RI0knMlifcw Listen to "Happiness Is Just Around The Bend" from 2016: www.youtube.com/watch?v=aV1IfYrIN9M (thanks to Live Danishout)

Since more than a decade Saint-Paul-Trois-Châteaux hosts the "Saint Paul Soul Jazz" festival The Soul Snitchers flew in from the Netherlands for just this concert. They had funky fun - just like the dancing audience. Jimi Bellmartin Listen: www.youtube.com/watch?v=uziuv8YtWIo

Since more than a decade Saint-Paul-Trois-Châteaux hosts the "Saint Paul Soul Jazz" festival The Soul Snitchers flew in from the Netherlands for just this concert. They had funky fun - just like the dancing audience. Seen in the center is "special guest" Jimi Bellmartin. Listen: www.youtube.com/watch?v=uziuv8YtWIo

Since more than a decade Saint-Paul-Trois-Châteaux hosts the "Saint Paul Soul Jazz" festival The Soul Snitchers flew in from the Netherlands for just this concert. They had funky fun - just like the dancing audience. After some minutes the "special guest" Jimi Bellmartin - joined in, closely watched by Fabrice Garcia (standing in the tent, wearing the "official" blue T-shirt). Fabrice Garcia runs the team of many volunteers, to make this wonderful the "Soul-Jazz Festival" happen. Here is the festival´s website: www.saintpaul-souljazz.com/ Listen to Jimi Bellmartin and the Soul Snatchers www.youtube.com/watch?v=uziuv8YtWIo

Since more than a decade Saint-Paul-Trois-Châteaux hosts the "Saint Paul Soul Jazz" festival The Soul Snitchers flew in from the Netherlands for just this concert. They had funky fun - just like the dancing audience. The brass section - Tjeerd Brouwer (Trombone), Ruud Kleiss (Trumpet) and Thomas Streutgers (Saxophone). Listen: www.youtube.com/watch?v=uziuv8YtWIo

Since more than a decade Saint-Paul-Trois-Châteaux hosts the "Saint Paul Soul Jazz" festival The Soul Snitchers flew in from the Netherlands for just this concert. They had funky fun - just like the (later dancing) audience. Fltr: Elvis Sergo (keyboards), Ron Smith (guitar), Curtis T. (vocals), Phil Martin (drums), Ton van der Kolk (bass), Thomas Streutgers (sax), Tjeerd Brouwer (tromb), Ruud Kleiss (trumpet). Not yet on stage, when I took this photo, was "special guest" Jimi Bellmartin. Listen: www.youtube.com/watch?v=uziuv8YtWIo

The Vino Café is a nice restaurant. During the festival the tables are placed on the Place du Marché.

Decades ago I owned a (4th hand) Citroën DS21 for just one year. The most comfortable car I ever had. I had to sell it finally - and it was cannibalized for spare parts. A shame! A DS-Cabriolet was even rarely seen in the 1970s. This is one of the very few that survived the times.

Decades ago I owned a (4th hand) Citroën DS21 for just one year. The most comfortable car I ever had. I had to sell it finally - and it was cannibalized for spare parts. A shame! A DS-Cabriolet was even rarely seen in the 1970s. This is one of the very few that survived the times.