A local chateau was open for visits a few weeks ago; here's some of the charpente that was holding up the roof of a tower. They didn't mess about in those days.
Thursday, 13 October 2016
Woodwork
The french word for carpenter (also shipwright) is charpentier (m); there is a clear similarity between the words in the two languages. But the French have also the word charpente (f) that means framework, or structure, probably since most structures at the time the words were forming were made of wood. Charpenté means well-built, which probably speaks well of the artisans of the period.
A local chateau was open for visits a few weeks ago; here's some of the charpente that was holding up the roof of a tower. They didn't mess about in those days.
A local chateau was open for visits a few weeks ago; here's some of the charpente that was holding up the roof of a tower. They didn't mess about in those days.
Super, isnlt it. There was a firm specialising in restoration work in the town nearby when we lived in France....even turned their hand to building the replica of Lafayette's frigate Hermione.
ReplyDeleteFabulous craftsmanship :-)
ReplyDeleteSome of this, at least, is because they had no real understanding of the strength of the materials they were using, so tended to over-engineer everything. Nothing wrong with that, of course, if you can afford it.
ReplyDeleteThe replica frigate, btw, is a joy to see. Don't miss.