Carcassonne Carousel is a photograph by France Art which was uploaded on December 14th, 2013.
Carcassonne Carousel
A delight for all ages, this unique hand-painted carousel features the colorful medieval history of days gone by.. in Carcassonne; Europe's largest,... more
by France Art
Title
Carcassonne Carousel
Artist
France Art
Medium
Photograph - Photographs
Description
A delight for all ages, this unique hand-painted carousel features the colorful medieval history of days gone by.. in Carcassonne; Europe's largest, functioning, double-walled, medieval cite.
It's been a UN World Heritage site since 1998. Charlemagne wanted to conquer the city but for a clever woman, Dame Carcas. She saved the inhabitants by brilliant trickery to ward off his 8 month seige.! Depicted in one scene of the panels above is the "tossing of the last pig in town" (who'd been stuffed with last food in town..) over the city wall to demonstrate that the people had plenty of reserves.. (of course...they didn't..) But it was enough to finally send the Invader packing! When Madame saw the troops retrieving, she told the people to "ring the bells in celebration".. So, in French, they rang (sonne)!
The Cite of Carcassonne dates before the time of Christ as a Roman fort.. A song from the 1800's, says: "DON'T DIE Before You See Carcassonne!.." True! .. & bring the kids!
Merci Beaucoup for FEATURES on the FOLLOWING GROUPS..
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December 14th, 2013
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Comments (20)
France Art
Cheri COLETTE..Merci Beaucoup for FEATURING 2 pieces of my work today..on the enchanting "Colors Blue Turquoise Photos" art group! ”Carcassonne Carousel & Lundi, Mardi, Mercredi”.. Just thrilled my friend! Dona Dugay :0)
France Art
Cherie COLETTE..Merci milles fois pour Le FEATURE ici sur la groupe page de "Paints and Art Photography" aujourd'hui! Ton amie, Dona Dugay :0)
France Art
Thanks very much TINA for the FEATURE on the 'Artists Best Five Artworks'.. Of his piece.."Carcassonne Carousel".. Much Appreciated! Dona Dugay :0)
France Art
Hello CATHY! So glad to receive a FEATURE on the New & Interesting..Something NEW Once A DAY..Art Group ..with one of my FAVs.. "CARCASSONNE CAROUSEL".. It does seem to brighten 'the Mood!' Non? Merci! Dona Dugay :0)
France Art
Hello DENYSE! Just D-lighted to receive a DOUBLE FEATURE on the Interesting & Colorful AMAZING FAA PHOTOGRAPHERS Art a Group site today! Thank YOU so much! Glad you chose this image..Color sure lifts my mood! :0) Dona Dugay
France Art
Hello LINDA! Thank YOU... for FEATURING this piece on the TOYS DOLLS AND KIDS ART Group site today! A FUN place to be.. This one makes me feel like a kid again! Much appreciated.. Dona Dugay
France Art
HI JOE! Very Happy to find this piece earning ANOTHER FEATURE on the EXCELLENT SELF-TAUGHT Art Group site! It's a great place to be.. as we do learn from one another! THANK YOU VERY MUCH! Dona Dugay
France Art
THANK YOU TAIKAN! for ANOTHER FEATURE on the wonderful BEST 1000 WORKS Art Group site! Much Appreciated my friend.. Dona Dugay
France Art
AWWWW Hannah! Very honored to see ANOTHER FEATURE on the INTERNATIONAL WOMEN ARTISTS Group! & a FAVE/LOVE too! I love this shot.. and the Carousel.. My 95 year old Mother-in-law(4 real) enjoys taking a 'spin' on it.. She's a hoot! It could be the music, or the movement but perhaps it's those beautiful colors & figures as well.. Merci encore mon ami! Dona Dugay
France Art
Hello ANDY... Thank you very much for your comment as well as the VOT/fav&G+! Enjoyed seeing your gallery.. A collection of lovely work! Congrats on your success... Wishing you even MORE! Dona Dugay
France Art
Hello THOMAS! Thank YOU for ANOTHER FEATURE on the OLD & USED Art Group website! :0) Dona Dugay
France Art
Hello SUSAN! I am Absolutely Thrilled & Honored to receive a "FEATURE" on the WOMEN PHOTOGRAPHERS Art Group website. MERCI MILLES FOIS, mon ami! Dona Dugay
France Art
Hello BARBARA!...I am very pleased & honored to "FEATURED" Again! on the MOTIVATION MEDITATION INSPIRATION! Thank YOU so much!!! Dona Dugay
Barbara Chichester
CONGRATULATIONS your outstanding artwork is FEATURED in the highly viewed Art Group: MOTIVATION MEDITATION INSPIRATION! From the hundreds of pieces of artwork received daily to review and choose from, your work has been chosen because of it's excellence!
France Art
Hello! SAIGON De Manila! I'm honored to be "FEATURED" for the first time in the ALL THINGS BEAUTIFUL Art Group site! THANK YOU! so very much!! Dona Duga
France Art
Ella.. thank you for featuring my 'Carcassonne Carousel' on your website..! Much appreciated! Best wishes for 2014.. Dona Dugay, France Art
Colette V Hera Guggenheim
Features into Groups,L&Fav,wishing you a wonderful New Year 2014 aswell.
France Art replied:
Love your gallery Collette! Thanks for the good wishes.. .. Dona Dugay, France Art