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Entrevaux
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Entrevaux is a commune in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence department in southeastern France
Geography
Set on both sides of the narrow road between Annot and Puget-Théniers that runs alongside the gorge of the river Var, the mediaeval walled town lies in the shadow of a mountaintop citadel.
History
Following incursions of Saracens and the razing of the old town of Glandèves, the more defensible site of mediaeval Entrevaux was founded in the 11th century on the rocky spur in an angle of the river; the oldest recorded name is Interrivos and dates from 1040.
Between 1481 and 1487, Provence became a part of France.
In 1536, Entrevaux fell to the troops of Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor, betrayed by its lord Jacques Glandeves; half the population was massacred (coll.). The remaining population staged an uprising, cutting the throat of the governor, and offered the town to the French Dauphin, King François I. In recognition of this, Entrevaux was given the Charter of Avignon and declared a royal town of France and its inhabitants exempt from taxation (Le Monti).
In the 16th century, the old cathedral of Glandèves was finally abandoned as the official bishop's seat and a new cathedral, dedicated to the Virgin Mary, constructed in Entrevaux.
In 1658 a bridge guarded by towers and a portcullis was constructed over the Var; this is the modern Porte Royale. In 1690 the military architect Vauban drew up plans to further fortify the town, due to its strategic position guarding the valley of the Var and on the border with Savoy. Although not completed in full, the citadel perched high above the town was strengthened, particularly on the more accessible side closest to the hilltops, and a protected walyway constructed up the side of the mountain from the town. Two small forts were provided toprotect the town, and its two main gates - now called the Porte d'Italie and the Porte de France - strengthened.
Entrevaux was briefly besieged in June 1707 by the Savoyards under Chevalier Blaignac, but resisted and was relieved by the French forces.
The citadel was last used during World War I as a prison for German officers.
Modern attractions
Entrevaux features a pilgrimage of St John on the weekend closest to 24 June, and an annual medieval festival on the weekend closest to 15 August (Le Monti). It houses a motorcycle museum with a working collection of early, mostly European models. Outside the city walls, a working 19th century oil mill is still in production and can be visited.
The cathedral houses a large painting of the Assumption of the Virgin by Mimaust, from 1647, and has an organ by Jean Eustache dating to 1717.
Entrevaux may be reached by the mountain train from Nice to Digne-les-Bains run by the Chemins de Fer de Provence. In summer, a restored 19th century steam train runs between Annot and Puget-Théniers.
Regional culinary specialities include Secca de boeuf (drief beef, served in wafer-thin slices) ,pain d'épice (gingerbread), and honey.
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beau cadrage pour cerner cette belle perspective, profondeur et bon rendu des couleurs, la vue est splendide
amicalement
jo
Hi Vanessa,
nice view over such an interesting place. Good clarity and sharpness.
Have a nice weekend.
TFS.
Gabriele.
- lukie
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(11163) - [2008-08-29 10:10]
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Dag Vanessa,
zeer mooi overzicht hier : men ziet een beetje van alles, de rivier, de huizen, de hemel, de bergen en als toemaatje een kasteel erbij. Het riviertje nodigt uit tot pootje baden.
groeten,
Luc.
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- chawax
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(2809) - [2008-08-29 10:46]
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Hi Vanessa,
Very beautiful place, great light, great colours. I never heard about this town, it looks like a nice place.
Regards,
Olivier
Bonsoir Vanessa, quelle vue ! C'est pas le genre de photo qui va me faire changer d'avis quant à l'envie de m'installer dans le sud et plus particulièrement en PACA !
L'usage du grand angle est fort judicieux et la compo est bien sentie, peu etre un manque de contrastes mais t'en fais pas c'est mon problème, je suis un peu trop contrastes ;-)
Un grand bravo
Bonsoir Vanessa
belle utilisation du grand angle pour ce genre de photo. j'aime la sensation d'espace qu'offre ce paysage. Belle compo.
amicalement
Xavier
Dag Vanessa,
Een zeer mooie plaats en een zeer mooie photo met een grrot vooruitzicht, tedere kleuren, een goed samenstelling en een prachtige hemel.
Vriendschappen,
Roger
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- gary91
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(14689) - [2008-09-01 1:35]
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Bonjour Vanessa,
Un paysage qui respire l'été et la Provence...
J'aime bien l'utilisation du grand angle qui déforme les lignes des bâtiments au premier plan et fait carrément éclater les nuages dans ce beau ciel bleu.
Bonne journée à toi.
Amicalement, Christian
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- alainh
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hello Vanessaa
you found here an excelent angle to capture the fine Entrevaux. for me just a little more contrastes but very just a little !!!
the cloudy sky give the strongness to your composition
have a nice week Vanessa
friendly
alain
