Elise Whitlock Rose takes readers on an expert tour of the great Romanesque and Gothic churches of southern France — Saint-Trophime at Arles, the pilgrimage basilica of Saint-Sernin in Toulouse, the fortified cathedral at Albi, and many less-visited gems. Each chapter combines architectural analysis with the history of the religious communities, bishops, and crusades that shaped these extraordinary buildings.
Rose writes with the knowledgeable enthusiasm of a scholar who has studied medieval art in the field. The volume is essential reading for anyone planning a visit to the Midi or seeking a serious guide to Romanesque architecture and its historical context.