Martin M. Miles' photos with the keyword: Haute-Marne

In 2005 I stayed in the Hôtel du Soleil d'Or on my walk from Trier (Trèves) to Vezelay. At that time I was pretty exhausted, as there was not much rest between Vaucouleur and Joinville, so I stayed a day longer. Meanwhile, the hotel has new, young owners - and a garden terrace! The cuisine has changed, but is still good! Sauté de porc aigre douce, risotto aux courgettes

In 2005 I stayed in the Hôtel du Soleil d'Or on my walk from Trier (Trèves) to Vezelay. At that time I was pretty exhausted, as there was not much rest between Vaucouleur and Joinville, so I stayed a day longer. Meanwhile, the hotel has new, young owners - and a garden terrace! The cuisine has changed, but is still good! Fricassée de poulet au citron vert, poêlée de légumes

In 2005 I stayed in the Hôtel du Soleil d'Or on my walk from Trier (Trèves) to Vezelay. At that time I was pretty exhausted, as there was not much rest between Vaucouleur and Joinville, so I stayed a day longer. Meanwhile, the hotel has new, young owners - and a garden terrace! The cuisine has changed, but is still good! Taboulé de la mer

In 2005 I stayed in the Hôtel du Soleil d'Or on my walk from Trier (Trèves) to Vezelay. At that time I was pretty exhausted, as there was not much rest between Vaucouleur and Joinville, so I stayed a day longer. Meanwhile, the hotel has new, young owners - and a garden terrace! The cuisine has changed, but is still good! Friand a la viande

The Morimond Abbey was founded in 1115 by Stephan Harding, the third abbot of Cîteaux, financially supported by Odelric of Aigremont and his wife Adeline of Choiseul. Morimond was one of Cistercian primary abbeys (abbaye primaire"), whose importance in medieval times was immense. After establishing Morimond, the first abbot here, Arnaud I (aka "Arnold the German", started to found numerous colonies ("filiation") in France, Germany, Poland, Bohemia, Spain, Cyprus and England. Just to name a few: Kamp Abbey (1123), Ebrach Abbey (1126), Heiligenkreuz Abbey (1134), Aiguebelle Abbey (1137), Maulbronn Abbey (1138), Dore Abbey (1147), Stolpe Abbey (1153)... Morimond later continued to be active in the foundation of new Cistercian houses, so much so that towards the end of the 18th century, Morimond counted amongst its filiations nearly seven hundred monasteries and nunneries. During the Wars of Religion Morimond was destroyed, it got later rebuilt but finally abandoned in 1791, when the last monks got expelled. The building were sold and dismanteled stone by stone. The church survived the times, but fell into ruins in the 19th century. "Morimond" is from the Latin "mori mundo", or "Die to the world". All who entered these Cistercian abbeys in the 12th century renounced worldly life. A small spiral in the ruins of the church.

The Morimond Abbey was founded in 1115 by Stephan Harding, the third abbot of Cîteaux, financially supported by Odelric of Aigremont and his wife Adeline of Choiseul. Morimond was one of Cistercian primary abbeys (abbaye primaire"), whose importance in medieval times was immense. After establishing Morimond, the first abbot here, Arnaud I (aka "Arnold the German", started to found numerous colonies ("filiation") in France, Germany, Poland, Bohemia, Spain, Cyprus and England. Just to name a few: Kamp Abbey (1123), Ebrach Abbey (1126), Heiligenkreuz Abbey (1134), Aiguebelle Abbey (1137), Maulbronn Abbey (1138), Dore Abbey (1147), Stolpe Abbey (1153)... Morimond later continued to be active in the foundation of new Cistercian houses, so much so that towards the end of the 18th century, Morimond counted amongst its filiations nearly seven hundred monasteries and nunneries. During the Wars of Religion Morimond was destroyed, it got later rebuilt but finally abandoned in 1791, when the last monks got expelled. The building were sold and dismanteled stone by stone. The church survived the times, but fell into ruins in the 19th century. "Morimond" is from the Latin "mori mundo", or "Die to the world". All who entered these Cistercian abbeys in the 12th century renounced worldly life.

The Morimond Abbey was founded in 1115 by Stephan Harding, the third abbot of Cîteaux, financially supported by Odelric of Aigremont and his wife Adeline of Choiseul. Morimond was one of Cistercian primary abbeys (abbaye primaire"), whose importance in medieval times was immense. After establishing Morimond, the first abbot here, Arnaud I (aka "Arnold the German", started to found numerous colonies ("filiation") in France, Germany, Poland, Bohemia, Spain, Cyprus and England. Just to name a few: Kamp Abbey (1123), Ebrach Abbey (1126), Heiligenkreuz Abbey (1134), Aiguebelle Abbey (1137), Maulbronn Abbey (1138), Dore Abbey (1147), Stolpe Abbey (1153)... Morimond later continued to be active in the foundation of new Cistercian houses, so much so that towards the end of the 18th century, Morimond counted amongst its filiations nearly seven hundred monasteries and nunneries. During the Wars of Religion Morimond was destroyed, it got later rebuilt but finally abandoned in 1791, when the last monks got expelled. The building were sold and dismanteled stone by stone. The church survived the times, but fell into ruins in the 19th century. "Morimond" is from the Latin "mori mundo", or "Die to the world". All who entered these Cistercian abbeys in the 12th century renounced worldly life.

The Morimond Abbey was founded in 1115 by Stephan Harding, the third abbot of Cîteaux, financially supported by Odelric of Aigremont and his wife Adeline of Choiseul. Morimond was one of Cistercian primary abbeys (abbaye primaire"), whose importance in medieval times was immense. After establishing Morimond, the first abbot here, Arnaud I (aka "Arnold the German", started to found numerous colonies ("filiation") in France, Germany, Poland, Bohemia, Spain, Cyprus and England. Just to name a few: Kamp Abbey (1123), Ebrach Abbey (1126), Heiligenkreuz Abbey (1134), Aiguebelle Abbey (1137), Maulbronn Abbey (1138), Dore Abbey (1147), Stolpe Abbey (1153)... Morimond later continued to be active in the foundation of new Cistercian houses, so much so that towards the end of the 18th century, Morimond counted amongst its filiations nearly seven hundred monasteries and nunneries. During the Wars of Religion Morimond was destroyed, it got later rebuilt but finally abandoned in 1791, when the last monks got expelled. The building were sold and dismanteled stone by stone. The church survived the times, but fell into ruins in the 19th century. "Morimond" is from the Latin "mori mundo", or "Die to the world". All who entered these Cistercian abbeys in the 12th century renounced worldly life. Seen in the in the forground are ongoing excavations.

In the backdrop are the two towers of the Cathédrale Saint-Mammès. To the very left the statue of Denis Diderot, the most notable person, that ever came from Langres. Diderot was a philosopher, scientist, writer and co-founder, chief editor, and contributor to the Encyclopédie along with Jean d'Alembert. Denis Diderot was a prominent figure during the Enlightenment. It seems like his family by now runs the boulangerie to the right.

Langres is built on a promontory originally occupied by the Gauls and later by the Romans, who fortified the town and named it Andemantunum. Langres was the center of a diocese already in the 4th century. Saint Didier de Langres was the 3rd bishop here. He got martyred, when the Vandals took the town in 407. In medieval times the bishops were very powerful and so around 1140 it was decided to replace the old and small cathedral with a new one. At that time the cathedrals in Sens (200kms east) and Saint Denis (300kms northwest) were already under construction. The erection of the cathedral began with the choir, that was probably influenced by Cluny III. It was completed in 1196. The nave, following the example of the cathedral in Sens, was done in an early Gothic style. The "Christ au Tombeau" originally belonged to a a sculpted group of eight figures. It is ascribed to Dutch Claus de Werve (1380 - 1439), nephew and apprentance of master-sculptor Claus Sluter, the most important northern European sculptor of his time. The frescoe behind depicts the Crucification of Saint Andrew. It is dated to the 14th century. It was found in 1943 after an explosion had destroyed the wooden panels and the plaster that had hidden the frescoe.

Langres is built on a promontory originally occupied by the Gauls and later by the Romans, who fortified the town and named it Andemantunum. Langres was the center of a diocese already in the 4th century. Saint Didier de Langres was the 3rd bishop here. He got martyred, when the Vandals took the town in 407. In medieval times the bishops were very powerful and so around 1140 it was decided to replace the old and small cathedral with a new one. At that time the cathedrals in Sens (200kms east) and Saint Denis (300kms northwest) were already under construction. The erection began in the east with the choir, that was probably influenced by Cluny III. The cathedral was completed and dedicated in 1196. The nave, probably following the example of the cathedral in Sens, was done in an early Gothic style. The total (interior) length of the cathedral is more than 90 meters. The cathedral has a large ambulatory. The entrance is guarded by a statue of Jeanne d'Arc.

Langres is built on a promontory originally occupied by the Gauls and later by the Romans, who fortified the town and named it Andemantunum. Langres was the center of a diocese already in the 4th century. Saint Didier de Langres was the 3rd bishop here. He got martyred, when the Vandals took the town in 407. In medieval times the bishops were very powerful and so around 1140 it was decided to replace the old and small cathedral with a new one. At that time the cathedrals in Sens (200kms east) and Saint Denis (300kms northwest) were already under construction. The erection began in the east with the choir, that was probably influenced by Cluny III. The cathedral was completed and dedicated in 1196. The nave, probably following the example of the cathedral in Sens, was done in an early Gothic style. The total (interior) length of the cathedral is more than 90 meters.

Langres is built on a promontory originally occupied by the Gauls and later by the Romans, who fortified the town and named it Andemantunum. Langres was the center of a diocese already in the 4th century. Saint Didier de Langres was the 3rd bishop here. He got martyred, when the Vandals took the town in 407. In medieval times the bishops were very powerful and so around 1140 it was decided to replace the old and small cathedral with a new one. At that time the cathedral in Sens was already under construction in Gothic style. The erection began with the choir, seen here, probably influenced by Cluny III. The cathedral was completed and dedicated in 1196, only the vaults were added later. After a fire 1562, caused by lightning, the cathedral was not properly rebuilt and when in 1746 the the west side threatened to collapse, itb was decided to demolish it. It then was rebuilt from 1761 to 1786 in the classical style (see the tower).

The erection of this church started in the 12th century, but got enlarged and rebuilt over centuries. The crossing tower is Romanesque and was part of the earliest structure, while the flamboyant Gothic choir dates to the early 16th century. The architecture of the portal from 1562 is strongly influenced by the Renaissance. The adornments around are not. A long haired guy to the left. three "Coquilles Saint-Jacques", but what is that creature to the right? Can´t be a bat.

The erection of this church started in the 12th century, but got enlarged and rebuilt over centuries. The crossing tower is Romanesque and was part of the earliest structure, while the flamboyant Gothic choir dates to the early 16th century. The architecture of the portal from 1562, seen here, is strongly influenced by the Renaissance.

The erection of this church started in the 12th century, but got enlarged and rebuilt over centuries. The crossing tower is Romanesque and was part of the earliest structure, while the flamboyant Gothic choir dates to the early 16th century, the the windows are from 1511.

The "Abbaye d'Auberive" has a long history. The Cistercian abbey was founded by Bernard of Clairvaux in 1136 (under the name "Alba Ripa"). This was the 24th "filiation" of the Clairvaux Abbey. The time of the Cistercian monks ended, when the former abbey became a "commende" during the reign if Francis I of France. Since then the abbot was chosen by the French King. The still existing buildings were erected after 1700. The French Revolution ended all monastic/feudal life here. The complex was sold as National Property. Upto 1807 the buildings were used as a spinning factory (owned by Denis Diderot´s son in law). It changed hands a couple of times - and from 1856 and upto 1924 (!) the buildings served as a prison, just like the former abbey in Clairvaux, that still is a prison. Meanwhile the buildings are privately owned, but open to the public.

Bishop Geoffroy de La Roche-Vanneau, a cousin and companion of Bernard of Clairvaux, decided around 1140 to replace the old cathedral in Langres. This was at a time, when the Gothic style was just developing. The early Gothic cathedrals in Sens (200kms east) and Saint Denis (300kms northwest) were already under construction. Building began with the choir, probably influenced by Cluny III. The cathedral got consecrated in 1196, when it may not have been completed. The structure blends late Romanesque- with early Gothic style from east to west.