Tag Archives: Château de Cénevières

Timeless Monument: The Cathedral of Cahors 900 Years On

Posted on 28/07/2019 by nessafrance

2019 marks the 900th anniversary of la Cathédrale Saint-Etienne in Cahors. The cathedral is even older than the ill-fated Notre-Dame de Paris. Yesterday, 27th July, was supposed to be the official anniversary, since it was on that day in 1119 … Continue reading →

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Calvignac, Lot: Untold Stories?

Posted on 23/08/2016 by nessafrance

I often find the smaller places in rural France more interesting than the big cities or the real tourist honeypots. They have their own intriguing histories, their hidden features, and to me these are more satisfying than the roads much … Continue reading →

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Every Château Tells a Story #13: Le Château de Cénevières, Lot

Posted on 25/07/2016 by nessafrance

The Château de Cénevières towers over its village and the River Lot, which meanders far beneath. The castle commanded a formerly important strategic position and the river, which was once well-plied trade route. My local writing group went on an outing … Continue reading →