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Photography by Amber Maitrejean. I am an American living near Paris, owing sincere gratitude to Destiny, Fate, Luck and Love. I love photography combined with travel, history, architecture and nature. My kaleidoscope of interests also includes: Steward of the Earth, Deck Master El Milagro Cruise Lines, Wicked Chef, Obsessed Knitter, Prognosticator and Herbologist. The Keeper of my Heart and I live on a boat on the River Marne with our feline pirate Tikki, the bonny swans, a red fish, blue fish, the incredible Mr. Limpet and the occasional kraken. All photos copyright of Amber Maitrejean. Please leave my name intact when reblogging. Merci beaucoup. Oh, and one more thing....Has anyone told you today, how special you are? Well, you are. Never forget that.

Posts tagged ‘donjon’

The donjon of Cathédrale Saint-Étienne d’Agde, built in 1173. Agde, France. Photo by Amber Maitrejean

Tour César (Caesar’s Tower), Provins, France. Photo by Amber Maitrejean

Tour César (Caesar’s Tower) is a medieval donjon in the UNESCO World Heritage town of Provins, France. The tower was probably built during the reign of Henry the Liberal (1152-1183), but a tower has occupied the location since 1137. The base of the donjon is square leading to an octagonal upper section with four turrets flanking the donjon. Provins, France. Photo by Amber Maitrejean

The donjon, enceinte and watchtowers of Chateau Vincennes. Vincennes, France. Photo by Amber Maitrejean

Chateau Vincennes as viewed from atop the donjon. Vincennes, France. Photo by Amber Maitrejean

Paris as viewed from atop the donjon, the highest medieval fortified structure in Europe. Chateau Vincennes. Vincennes, France. Photo by Amber Maitrejean