Comments on: Architecture 100 :: 22 – Basilique Saint-Nazaire-et-Saint-Celse http://www.cheriesplace.me.uk/blog/index.php/2012/07/02/architecture-100-22-basilique-saint-nazaire-et-saint-celse/ Random thoughts and photos of my journey through life… Wed, 15 Apr 2026 05:35:26 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: CherryPie http://www.cheriesplace.me.uk/blog/index.php/2012/07/02/architecture-100-22-basilique-saint-nazaire-et-saint-celse/comment-page-1/#comment-19022 CherryPie Wed, 04 Jul 2012 18:42:39 +0000 http://www.cheriesplace.me.uk/blog/?p=8496#comment-19022 No clocks on that one. This is one of the buildings that part of the renovations so it may not be original in style. No clocks on that one. This is one of the buildings that part of the renovations so it may not be original in style.

]]> By: CherryPie http://www.cheriesplace.me.uk/blog/index.php/2012/07/02/architecture-100-22-basilique-saint-nazaire-et-saint-celse/comment-page-1/#comment-19021 CherryPie Wed, 04 Jul 2012 18:41:28 +0000 http://www.cheriesplace.me.uk/blog/?p=8496#comment-19021 With a little bit of help from Mr C who I knew would find the info quicker than me (he mentioned the tiles often whilst we were away). <blockquote>Mediterranean • The Mediterranean tile roof is a recognizable feature of a popular building style in the south and western United States. The roof is usually low-pitched and may even be flat or almost flat. Tiles are made of clay or simulated clay concrete and are usually red or terra cotta color. Some tile manufacturers make blue, green or varicolored clay tile for Mediterranean-style roofs, a more unusual choice. The tiles are barrel shaped and overlap. They are mortared together for a water- and wind-proof sealed roof. A clay tile roof can easily last for 100 years, if properly installed, and old clay tiles can be salvaged and reused for a beautiful, timeless Mediterranean look. http://www.builderbill-diy-help.com/mediterranean-clay-tiles.html To see the shape of the tile (taper)</blockquote> With a little bit of help from Mr C who I knew would find the info quicker than me (he mentioned the tiles often whilst we were away).

Mediterranean
• The Mediterranean tile roof is a recognizable feature of a popular building style in the south and western United States. The roof is usually low-pitched and may even be flat or almost flat. Tiles are made of clay or simulated clay concrete and are usually red or terra cotta color. Some tile manufacturers make blue, green or varicolored clay tile for Mediterranean-style roofs, a more unusual choice. The tiles are barrel shaped and overlap. They are mortared together for a water- and wind-proof sealed roof. A clay tile roof can easily last for 100 years, if properly installed, and old clay tiles can be salvaged and reused for a beautiful, timeless Mediterranean look.

http://www.builderbill-diy-help.com/mediterranean-clay-tiles.html To see the shape of the tile (taper)

]]> By: London Caller http://www.cheriesplace.me.uk/blog/index.php/2012/07/02/architecture-100-22-basilique-saint-nazaire-et-saint-celse/comment-page-1/#comment-19007 London Caller Wed, 04 Jul 2012 08:15:41 +0000 http://www.cheriesplace.me.uk/blog/?p=8496#comment-19007 Is that a clock tower?! It looks more like a minaret from a mosque... Is that a clock tower?!
It looks more like a minaret from a mosque…

]]> By: Lisl http://www.cheriesplace.me.uk/blog/index.php/2012/07/02/architecture-100-22-basilique-saint-nazaire-et-saint-celse/comment-page-1/#comment-19003 Lisl Wed, 04 Jul 2012 07:53:53 +0000 http://www.cheriesplace.me.uk/blog/?p=8496#comment-19003 Do you know anything about the style of the tiles on that circular building, Cherie? They are very pleasing Do you know anything about the style of the tiles on that circular building, Cherie? They are very pleasing

]]> By: CherryPie http://www.cheriesplace.me.uk/blog/index.php/2012/07/02/architecture-100-22-basilique-saint-nazaire-et-saint-celse/comment-page-1/#comment-18997 CherryPie Tue, 03 Jul 2012 20:30:08 +0000 http://www.cheriesplace.me.uk/blog/?p=8496#comment-18997 It is James and from within in the windows are quite spectacular :-) It is James and from within in the windows are quite spectacular :-)

]]> By: james higham http://www.cheriesplace.me.uk/blog/index.php/2012/07/02/architecture-100-22-basilique-saint-nazaire-et-saint-celse/comment-page-1/#comment-18993 james higham Tue, 03 Jul 2012 18:05:28 +0000 http://www.cheriesplace.me.uk/blog/?p=8496#comment-18993 That window design is something else, is it not? That window design is something else, is it not?

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