Notre Dame de la Garde at Eight Hundred
This 11.2 metre tall statue of the Madonna and Child, created from copper gilded with gold leaf, stands atop Notre Dames de la Garde, overlooking the city and port of Marseille. To […]
Formidable Churches
The impressive Cathedral of Marseille has towers at the entrance that reach 60 metres in height, a central cupola that is 70 metres high with a diameter of 17.7 metres, and the […]
Watching over the Old Port
Notre Dame de la Garde, or the Good Mother as she is affectionately known, watches over the old port of Marseille, including the boating school. Linked to B&W Far Away and […]
M is for where?
Linked to Black & White Wednesday.
The Good Mother: 155m up, 155m down
The Good Mother stands guard over Marseille from its rocky promontory high above the city. The views both up and down are spectacular. The interior is no slacker either, having […]
Linger a While in Marseille
One of my very favourite places to linger: Linked to Daily Prompt: Linger and Outdoor Wednesday.
Close Protection at La Bonne Mère
Notre-Dame de la Garde (Our Lady of the Guard) stands guard high above Marseille and is known affectionately as la Bonne Mère. Its role as protectress covers the traditional role of blessings […]
View over Marseille
Linked to Friday Fences and Shadow Shot Sunday.
Inside Notre Dame de la Garde
Notre-Dame de la Garde (literally Our Lady of the Guard) stands high above Marseille, watching over the people below. Local inhabitants commonly refer to it as la bonne mère (“the good mother”). Standing, as it […]
Travel with Intent 