Village de Saorge au crépuscule depuis le monastère (stretched canvas)

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Stretched Canvas

Stretched Canvas

Giclee print on Fine Art canvas mounted on a 2 cm thick wooden frame. For greater compliance with the original work, the printing covers the entire chosen format, the part of the canvas covering the sides of the chassis remains white. The reproduction will be shipped in protective packaging to be received in perfect condition.

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About the Artwork

Village de Saorge au crépuscule depuis le monastère

Village de Saorge au crépuscule depuis le monastère

Original work by: David Bordes David Bordes - Village de Saorge au crépuscule depuis le monastère - © David Bordes - Centre des monuments nationaux

Poetry of Heritage Monastère de Saorge

About the monument

Monastère de Saorge

Between Piedmont and Liguria. Saorge was a stronghold of strategic significance defending the road between Nice and Turin via the Col de Tende mountain pass. Recollect Franciscan monks founded a monastery there in 1633, at the time of the Catholic Reformation. Today it overlooks the village and waterfalls of La Roya at the gateway to Mercantour.

An example of "Franciscan Baroque". The cloister and the refectory contain examples of exceptional painted decoration dating from the 17th and 18th centuries: frescoes depicting the life of Saint Francis of Assisi, allegories of the virtues, sundials and trompe-l'œil features. The church still has its original furniture and magnificent wood carvings. The building is a fine example of the balance between Baroque and sobriety typical of the Franciscan Order.

A green oasis. The harmonious surroundings are set off by huge terraced grounds featuring an orchard and kitchen garden, looking out on to wonderfully untouched mountains.

Occupied by Franciscans until 1988, today the monastery is a residence for writers.