Ganagobie - Abbaye Notre-Dame

The monastery in Ganagobie, on a plateau over the river Durance, was founded within the 10th
century. It prospered, but got devasted during the Wars of Religion. After the French Revolution
it was sold - and the monastry was partly demolished. The church, seen here, was constructed
within the 12th century. The foundations of two older churches have been excavated. The portal is unique and remembers to Moorish architecture. The carving of the tympanum shows Christ, surrounded by the symbols of the four evangelists. On the lintel below are the twelve apostles.

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