The legacy of Flemish Counts, Dukes of Burgundy and Spanish Kings are revealed in the architecture of the Nord-Pas de Calais region of France as we travel between the cities of Lille and Arras. In the Marshy land stone was at a premium. Buildings were constructed with sandstone basements, red and white brick walls, and enhanced by stone carvings that reflected the occupations of the inhabitants and the origins of their wealth. En route we visit the Chateau d’Olhain where Charles, Comte d’Artagnan, who served Louis XIV as Captain of the Musketeers of the Guard, is buried. D’Artagnon was made famous in the Alexandre Dumas novel ‘The Three Musketeers’. For more information:check out episode #96 in the International category.
About Anne Martin
Since the mid 1970s, producer/host, Anne Martin, has been bringing stories to life through the medium of television. She thrives on tracking down the unusual and her work has encompassed history, geology, heritage and a positive outlook on the world around us. Read more about Anne Martin.