back to overview
 
150 photos
Aigues-Mortes, a typical "bastide", or fortress-town, was built by Philippe le Hardi, son of French King Saint Louis. The French kings wished to make Aigues Mortes the predominant harbour of the Mediterranean, but underestimated the silting up of the area and Aigues-Mortes never became the important center of trade or meeting point for the crusaders.
#230306 2

Aigues-Mortes, a typical "bastide", or fortress-town, was built by Philippe le H...

The Chateau Gaillard was built by Richard the Lionhearted who wished to prevent French King Philippe-August from entering Normandy. It was used as a prison; upon order of King Henri IV it was dismanteled in 1603 and has been a ruin since.
#230306 4

The Chateau Gaillard was built by Richard the Lionhearted who wished to prevent...

Heinrich II "Jasomirgott", Duke of Austria (1141- 1177), on his way to the crusade. From the family tree of the Margraves and Dukes of Babenberg, first rulers of "Ostarrichi"- Austria, from 976 - 1246. Painted by several anonymous artists 1489-1491
#26010533

Heinrich II "Jasomirgott", Duke of Austria (1141- 1177), on his way to the...

Friedrich I, Duke of Austria (1194-1198) on his way to the crusade. From the family tree of the Babenberg Margraves and Dukes, first rulers of "Ostarrichi" - Austria, from 976-1246. Painted by several unknown artists 1489-1491
#26010535

Friedrich I, Duke of Austria (1194-1198) on his way to the crusade. From the...

Richard I the Lionhearted, King of England Tombs of the Plantagenet Kings Coloured stone
#26030120

Richard I the Lionhearted, King of England Tombs of the Plantagenet...

Siege of Toulouse Detail of the Sarcophagus of Simon de Montfort (who died during the crusade against the Cathars)
#26030122

Siege of Toulouse Detail of the Sarcophagu...

The crusader's return (end of 12th) From the Abbey of Belval, perhaps in commemoration of the return of Hugh I of Vaudemont (died in 1154)
#26030123

The crusader's return (end of 12th) From the Abbey of Belval...

Seal of Raymond VII, count of Toulouse (1197-1249) He was excommunicated by Pope Honorius VIII for his support of the Cathars, but under pressure from the Pope, he became their worst enemy.
#26030132

Seal of Raymond VII, count of Toulouse (1197-1249) He was excommunicated by...

A Templars' settlement, "La Couvertoirade" founded in the 12th century on the high plain of Larzac, Aveyron. The Order of the Templars was dissolved in the 14th century by French King Philippe. Leaders and knights of the Order were persecuted and burnt at the stake.
#260302 2

A Templars' settlement, "La Couvertoirade" founded in the 12th century on the...

Louis IX, The Saint (1214-1270) with St. John Baptist. In the background, behind the King, the Louvre palace of the 13th century. King Louis died during a crusade. Oil on wood, 145,8 x 226,5 cm Detail of an altar for the Parliament of Paris.
#26030211

Louis IX, The Saint (1214-1270) with St. John Baptist. In the background, behin...

The walls of Aigues-Mortes. In the 13th century, the French Kings did not own a town on the Mediterranean coast. To set sail for his Crusade, King Louis IX the Saint had Aigues-Mortes built as a fortified town surrounded by moats.
#26030212

The walls of Aigues-Mortes. In the 13th century, the French Kings did not own...

The walls of Aigues-Mortes. In the 13th century, the French Kings did not own a town on the Mediterranean coast. To set sail for his Crusade, King Louis IX the Saint had Aigues-Mortes built as a fortified town, surrounded by moats.
#26030213

The walls of Aigues-Mortes. In the 13th century, the French Kings did not own...