In Rouen, the Aître Saint-Maclou is an unusual place that deserves a visit ! Nestled in the heart of the city, this former 15th-century ossuary attracts visitors not only for its mysterious atmosphere, but also for its cultural program and living spaces. Far from being stuck in the past, the aître Saint-Maclou is a vibrant, living place where history, […]
Nestled in the verdant Upper Austrian countryside, just a few kilometers from Linz, Wilhering Abbey is home to one of Austria’s most beautiful churches. The history of Wilhering Abbey Founded in 1146 under the Cistercian rule, Wilhering Abbey’s monastery was completed in just four years, and the abbey church erected in 1185. In 1733, a vast fire […]
Just off the coast of Marseille, in France, stands the Château d’If, a stone sentinel that has left its mark on history as well as literary accounts. A symbol of strength, oppression and resistance, the Château d’If has guarded the port of Marseille since the 16th century! Through the ages, the Château d’If has had many incarnations: military fortress, […]
