The village sits astride a rushing mountain stream that divides the two halves with a narrow rocky canyon, below a narrow notch at the base of rocky limestone cliffs. It has narrow medieval streets and vaulted passages. Above the village is the Notre-Dame de Beauvoir chapel sitting high in the notch, behind the ruins of the ancient defensive walls. Above the town, a star hangs on a 738 feet long chain suspended between two cliffs. According to legend, during the crusades a knight of Blacas held prisoner by the Saracens vowed to hang a star over the village on his return. The star has never been replaced but the chains have. Camped at base of village for two nights.
Monday, 21 June 2010
The village sits astride a rushing mountain stream that divides the two halves with a narrow rocky canyon, below a narrow notch at the base of rocky limestone cliffs. It has narrow medieval streets and vaulted passages. Above the village is the Notre-Dame de Beauvoir chapel sitting high in the notch, behind the ruins of the ancient defensive walls. Above the town, a star hangs on a 738 feet long chain suspended between two cliffs. According to legend, during the crusades a knight of Blacas held prisoner by the Saracens vowed to hang a star over the village on his return. The star has never been replaced but the chains have. Camped at base of village for two nights.
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