1896-1924 – Basilique St Martin, Tours, Indre-et-Loire, France
Built over the tomb of St Martin, the basilica is much smaller that its predessor which was destroyed at the end of the 18th century.
Built over the tomb of St Martin, the basilica is much smaller that its predessor which was destroyed at the end of the 18th century.
Although most have been modernised, some of Paris’s metro stations still retain their Art Nouveau inspired entrances.
The Orsay station, the masterpiece of modernism and industry in 1900 greatly influenced the architecture of American stations.
A very elegant Beaux-Arts style Hôtel de Ville in a prominent site along one of Tours tree lined boulevards.
Originally there were two of these amazing spaces, but the second was removed in the 1950s.
Designed by Hector Guimard who is better known for his work on the Paris Metro, this synagogue down a narrow street was built for a Polish-Russian Jewish group in 1913.
Probably the best site for a building in Paris, the Basilique du Sacré-Coeur can be seen from most parts of the city because of its height and gleaming white stonework.
A magnificent department store on the banks of the Seine that includes several buildings on a couple of streets.
Situated at Poissy, outside of Paris, the Villa Savoye is one of the most recognisable architectural icons of the International Style.
An unusual looking department store in the main shopping district of Tours. This Printemps store has Art Deco touches but is poorly maintained.
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