IMG_9062 The medieval village of Yvoire, on the shore of Lake Leman.
The medieval village of Yvoire, on the shore of Lake Leman.
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IMG_9028 The castle of Yvoire was built between 1306 and 1311.
The castle of Yvoire was built between 1306 and 1311.
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IMG_9037-IMG_9042 Main square, with a large linden tree.
Main square, with a large linden tree.
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Main square.
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P1000581 Steeple of the church of Yvoire, bulbed as was typical in Savoy in the late19th century. It was built in 1856; the bells were cast in 1851.
Steeple of the church of Yvoire, bulbed as was typical in Savoy in the late19th century. It was built in 1856; the bells were cast in 1851.
P1000587 The cock and ball at the top of the steeple are covered with a thin layer of pure gold.
The cock and ball at the top of the steeple are covered with a thin layer of pure gold.
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IMG_9048 The choir of the church dates back from the 14th century, while the nave was built in the 16th century.
The choir of the church dates back from the 14th century, while the nave was built in the 16th century.
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