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. In 1898, during renovation work, these mosaics from 1124 were discovered under the floor.
A romanesque masterpiece of 72m². Unique in size and quality of workmanship in France. Only three coulours were used: red (sandstone), white (marble) and black (limestone). This is about the nearest the average visitor can approach them.

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