Here's another shot taken in the historic center of Vannes. A short walk from where I took yesterday's photo is the Place Henri-IV, adjacent to the Cathédrale Saint-Pierre which you can see in the background. Once again, I used Google Maps to identify the location. With street view I saw, again, that the buildings have been taken care of over the twenty thirty years since I took the picture. The cathedral is covered in scaffolding undergoing some kind of renovation.
Most of the buildings on the place date from the 15th and 16th centuries and are classified as historical monuments. The people in the photo are all bundled up because it was January when we were there. Ken said he didn't remember walking around in Vannes, but we obviously did. We certainly didn't stay very long, just a quick walk and then we were back in the car.
I do enjoy the then and now comparisons.
ReplyDeleteIn addition to being half-timbered, these houses show each floor being cantilevered over the one below. This way they gain floor surface without paying more taxes.
ReplyDeleteThose people were smart to avoid taxes!
DeleteI had to look up Henry IV so as not to be confused with H4 of England. What a character!
ReplyDeletemitch, me too, they're interesting, eh?
ReplyDeletechm, that's what I've always heard. Très malin !
evelyn, like the Orange One (who shall not be named)? :)
michael, I think he's one of France's favorite kings.