Tour de la Lanterne - Medieval Lighthouse - at La Rochelle, France #2
by Elaine Teague
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Tour de la Lanterne - Medieval Lighthouse - at La Rochelle, France #2
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Elaine Teague
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Photograph - Photography
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La Rochelle is a seaport on the Bay of Biscay. This medieval lighthouse was originally built as a beacon for shops, but subsequently became a prison for pirates, enemy seamen including the British, then Huguenots and finally clergy during the revolution. The only surviving medieval lighthouse on the Atlantic coast, you can still see graffiti inscribed on the walls by captured English seamen.
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May 17th, 2023
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Holly April Harris
I am very pleased to feature your fantastic artwork in the group ‘Covered Bridges and Historical Buildings.’ Please add it to the “2023 Third Quarter FEATURED IMAGE Collection” thread in the discussions area to record and display your image amongst the best in the group. Thank you! 7/13/23
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