Vouziers - Saint-Maurille
The extraordenary Renaissance facade of Saint Maurille, erected in Vouziers 1517 - 1548. Vouziers is the burial place of early French aviator and a WWI fighter pilot Roland Garros. The "French Open" is named after him. Nearby is Attigny, now a small village, once an important palace of Charlemagne. Charles´ Saxon arch-enemy Widukind was baptized in Attigny in 785. Charlemagne was Widukind´s godfather.
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Taken on Tuesday April 1, 2014
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Posted on Friday May 30, 2014
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