More than 3 1/2 centuries were needed to build Saint Gatien Cathedral in Tours (1170 to 1547). It replaced a first cathedral built in the 4th century and a second in the 12th century, both of which were destroyed by fire.
Il a fallu plus de trois siècles et demi pour construire la cathédrale Saint-Gatien à Tours (1170 à 1547 ; elle a replacé une première cathédrale édifiée au 4ème siècle et une deuxième au 12ème siècle, toutes deux détruites par des incendies.
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Magnificent!
Dramatically captured with that blue sky.
@ William Thank you
@ Helen I always think photos are so much better with a blue sky!
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