Beautiful in its simplicity. And so much history! Started in Roman times, late 10th century? Obviously built upon over the centuries, but it still maintains its pre-medieval root.
When we visited during Christmas, we were treated to a huge display of various nativity scenes. I'm not too sure where they all come from, but it seems to be individuals from all over the community. There is also a table setting of a "typical" meal from the time of Jesus, and each item's significance is displayed.
The windows are magnificent, as is the cross from the 1500s, formerly displayed outside the church. We spent over an hour inside a building we nearly passed by. Highly recommend visiting this...
Read moreMoustiers-Sainte-Marie ospita la piccola chiesina in questo paese di soli 727 abitanti, situato nel dipartimento delle Alpi dell'alta Provenza-Costa Azzurra. Si trova nel Parco naturale regionale del Verdon. Ci siamo arrivati percorrendo la via della lavanda, da Manosque e Valensole. In settembre la lavanda è già stata tagliata, ma se la percorrerete da giugno ad agosto, lo spettacolo sarà assolutamente incredibile, da non credere ai vostri occhi per le immense distese per km e km di inebrianti profumi e colori. Una distesa...
Read moreVery old church. Located at the center of the city Manosque. Near to the Municipality iffice Hotel Da Ville in French. Do visit if you are in...
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