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’Pont-Saint-Esprit.’
Because of the destructive force of the Rhône during high water the Romans only built two bridges across the river. One floating construction of wood in Arles and the other a stone built specimen near Vienne. The masons of the Middle Ages ventured to build the famous Pont d'Avignon, which ended up in ruins, and the colossal bridge of Pont-Saint-Esprit, which is only partly visible in this picture. The total length of the bridge is one kilometre, its many arches not only spanning the actual river but also the zone that is inundated during extremely high water. Photo Paul Smit.](/Features/Europe/France-Orange/i-p3TXJbg/2/Ti/10935-gard-Ti.jpg "[FRANCE.PROVENCE 10935]
’Pont-Saint-Esprit.’
Because of the destructive force of the Rhône during high water the Romans only built two bridges across the river. One floating construction of wood in Arles and the other a stone built specimen near Vienne. The masons of the Middle Ages ventured to build the famous Pont d'Avignon, which ended up in ruins, and the colossal bridge of Pont-Saint-Esprit, which is only partly visible in this picture. The total length of the bridge is one kilometre, its many arches not only spanning the actual river but also the zone that is inundated during extremely high water. Photo Paul Smit.")
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’Under orange roofs.’
Every Thursday is market day in Orange. Provençal products, clothing and bric-a-brac are on sale. It's more a market for locals than tourists, but that is probably the main reason for its charm. Photo Paul Smit.](/Features/Europe/France-Orange/i-Wpqsqjg/2/Ti/10875-orange-Ti.jpg "[FRANCE.PROVENCE 10875]
’Under orange roofs.’
Every Thursday is market day in Orange. Provençal products, clothing and bric-a-brac are on sale. It's more a market for locals than tourists, but that is probably the main reason for its charm. Photo Paul Smit.")
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’Between cathedral and theatre.’
Orange is a small town with only 30.000 inhabitants. The old centre lies wedged between the enormous back wall of the Roman theatre and the cathedral, the roof of which provides the viewpoint for this picture. Between AD 1622 and 1673 the now wooded Hill of St.Eutrope, visible in the background, was crowned by one of the largest castles of Europe. It was built by the Dutch stadtholder Maurits, Prince of Orange, to defend the town and the freedom of religion it offered to French Protestants (Huguenots) who flocked to the town. Photo Paul Smit.](/Features/Europe/France-Orange/i-kkg3Zsr/2/Ti/10877-orange-Ti.jpg "[FRANCE.PROVENCE 10877]
’Between cathedral and theatre.’
Orange is a small town with only 30.000 inhabitants. The old centre lies wedged between the enormous back wall of the Roman theatre and the cathedral, the roof of which provides the viewpoint for this picture. Between AD 1622 and 1673 the now wooded Hill of St.Eutrope, visible in the background, was crowned by one of the largest castles of Europe. It was built by the Dutch stadtholder Maurits, Prince of Orange, to defend the town and the freedom of religion it offered to French Protestants (Huguenots) who flocked to the town. Photo Paul Smit.")
![[FRANCE.PROVENCE 10876]
’Between cathedral and theatre.’
Orange is a small town with only 30.000 inhabitants. The old centre lies wedged between the enormous back wall of the Roman theatre and the cathedral, the roof of which provides the viewpoint for this picture. Between AD 1622 and 1673 the now wooded Hill of St.Eutrope, visible in the background, was crowned by one of the largest castles of Europe. It was built by the Dutch stadtholder Maurits, Prince of Orange, to defend the town and the freedom of religion it offered to French Protestants (Huguenots) who flocked to the town. Photo Paul Smit.](/Features/Europe/France-Orange/i-StTc8DV/2/Ti/10876-orange-Ti.jpg "[FRANCE.PROVENCE 10876]
’Between cathedral and theatre.’
Orange is a small town with only 30.000 inhabitants. The old centre lies wedged between the enormous back wall of the Roman theatre and the cathedral, the roof of which provides the viewpoint for this picture. Between AD 1622 and 1673 the now wooded Hill of St.Eutrope, visible in the background, was crowned by one of the largest castles of Europe. It was built by the Dutch stadtholder Maurits, Prince of Orange, to defend the town and the freedom of religion it offered to French Protestants (Huguenots) who flocked to the town. Photo Paul Smit.")
Great Britain, Scotland, Edinburgh, tourists in the internal routes of the Edinburgh castle, in the background the old town.
Great Britain, Scotland, Edinburgh, tourists in the internal routes of the Edinburgh castle, in the background the old town.
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