Mende a beautiful town in Lozere France. There is so much to see. We got a circular, information leaflet that took us on an historic tour of the old town! Boy it was old! There is evidence that there have been people living in the town since 200BC. Read about it here it is very interesting.
This is the narrowest street the ancient town of Mende.
We followed the map and found it very interesting. We visited the Cathedral , It was Pope Urban V who started work on the cathedral (1368), for a completion in 1467.
As you can see the two towers are completely different, one was destroyed during the religious wars. I am totally miffed as to why they did not replicate the old one?
Here they are restoring part of the old ramparts of the town. This time unlike their predecessors they are honouring what was there before.
This is the the oldest water pump in town apparently it is the best water in the Town!!
This spectacular moment in time is painted on the side of a house in the old town it looks as if the guy with the flag is about to step on to the street! The scene in the painting actually depicts a scene from Voltarra an Italian town that Mende is twinned with . We have visited Voltarra too.
Well that is all the photos the internet here will allow me to upload right now .
Bonsoir, this should of been posted yesterday but I am sorry I just did not have time to write it all or the patience to fight the internet! 😊😇
Sep 21, 2016 @ 17:09:27
Beautiful pictures!
Sep 21, 2016 @ 18:33:53
What a fascinating place, great photos
Sep 21, 2016 @ 19:10:22
It was a Lovely place !
Sep 21, 2016 @ 21:30:51
Love the tour and the photos. I just saved myself a bunch of change by travelling from my desk chair. Thank you, Willow. Fantastic share. 😀 ❤
Sep 25, 2016 @ 12:41:04
It is a pleasure to have you along Tess!
Sep 26, 2016 @ 22:19:08
Thank you. The pictures say it all. ❤
Sep 22, 2016 @ 00:58:35
Wow, your pictures are amazing, looks like you had a wonderful time. Thx for sharing!
Sep 25, 2016 @ 12:40:30
My pleasure and we still are! xxxx
Sep 22, 2016 @ 09:55:30
A visual feast.
Sep 22, 2016 @ 13:06:45
It was indeed!
Sep 22, 2016 @ 21:25:55
Beautiful
Sep 30, 2016 @ 16:56:40
I love it! Godspeed to you on your journeys XOXO
Oct 01, 2016 @ 17:07:36
Thanks for reading !