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Overlooking the Durance valley from its high wooded plateau, Notre-Dame de Ganagobie Benedictine monastery, which was founded in the 10th century by Bishop Jean II of Sisteron, is famous for its medieval mosaics. Located in the central apse of the church, they are a jewel of Romanesque art. Made in the 12th century, these remarkable polychrome mosaics of Eastern influence feature geometric designs and fantastical animals. Another marvel to discover is the magnificent church portal with its carved tympanum representing Christ in Majesty.

AddressLe Prieuré, Ganagobie
Telephone+33 4 92 68 00 04
Official sitewww.abbaye-ganagobie.com

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Ganagobie monastery

The monastery is located Ganagobie on a plateau overlooking the Durance, between Sisteron and Manosque. It is occupied by monks, the Benedictine community of St Mary Magdalen. The Romanesque church can be visited.

Garden of the Cloister of Ganagobie Abbey (© J.E)
Garden of the Cloister of Ganagobie Abbey (© J.E)
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Lateral altar and mosaic of the Church of Our Lady of Ganagobie (© J.E)
Lateral altar and mosaic of the Church of Our Lady of Ganagobie (© J.E)
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Altar and mosaic of the Church of Our Lady of Ganagobie (© J.E)
Altar and mosaic of the Church of Our Lady of Ganagobie (© J.E)
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South panorama, from the Ganagobie parking lot (© J.E)
South panorama, from the Ganagobie parking lot (© J.E)
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Church of Our Lady of Ganagobie (© J.E)
Church of Our Lady of Ganagobie (© J.E)
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Portal of the church (© Jean Espirat)
Portal of the church (© Jean Espirat)
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Mosaic of the North Side Chapel (© J.E)
Mosaic of the North Side Chapel (© J.E)
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Facade, portal and tympanum of the Church of Our Lady of Ganagobie (© J.E)
Facade, portal and tympanum of the Church of Our Lady of Ganagobie (© J.E)
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Cloister of Ganagobie Abbey (© J.E)
Cloister of Ganagobie Abbey (© J.E)
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Mosaic of the North Side Chapel (© J.E)
Mosaic of the North Side Chapel (© J.E)
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Interior of the church (© Jean Espirat)
Interior of the church (© Jean Espirat)
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Panorama of the Durance Valley (© Jean Espirat)
Panorama of the Durance Valley (© Jean Espirat)
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Stony path in the wood of Ganagobie (© Jean Espirat)
Stony path in the wood of Ganagobie (© Jean Espirat)
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Portal of the church
Portal of the church
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Church of Ganagobie Abbey
Church of Ganagobie Abbey
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Church of Our Lady of Ganagobie, during a Heritage Day (© J.E)
Church of Our Lady of Ganagobie, during a Heritage Day (© J.E)
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Mosaic of St. George (© J.E)
Mosaic of St. George (© J.E)
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Mosaic (© J.E)
Mosaic (© J.E)
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Mosaic (© J.E)
Mosaic (© J.E)
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Mosaic (© J.E)
Mosaic (© J.E)
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Mosaic (© J.E)
Mosaic (© J.E)
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Mosaic (© J.E)
Mosaic (© J.E)
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Sculpture of a pillar of the church portal (© J.E)
Sculpture of a pillar of the church portal (© J.E)
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Sculpture of a capital of the cloister (© J.E)
Sculpture of a capital of the cloister (© J.E)
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Sculpture of a capital of the cloister (© J.E)
Sculpture of a capital of the cloister (© J.E)
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Sculpture of a capital of the cloister (© J.E)
Sculpture of a capital of the cloister (© J.E)
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Sculpture in the cloister gallery (© J.E)
Sculpture in the cloister gallery (© J.E)
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Sculpture in the cloister gallery (© J.E)
Sculpture in the cloister gallery (© J.E)
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Sculpture of the capital of a pillar of the porch of the church (© J.E)
Sculpture of the capital of a pillar of the porch of the church (© J.E)
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Sculpture in the cloister gallery (© J.E)
Sculpture in the cloister gallery (© J.E)
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Sculpture in the cloister gallery (© J.E)
Sculpture in the cloister gallery (© J.E)
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Sculpture of a cloister column (© J.E)
Sculpture of a cloister column (© J.E)
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Tympanum of the Church of Our Lady of Ganagobie (© J.E)
Tympanum of the Church of Our Lady of Ganagobie (© J.E)
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Virgin and Child, in the church (© J.E)
Virgin and Child, in the church (© J.E)
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South panorama, from the cross of the monks - Ganagobie (© J.E)
South panorama, from the cross of the monks - Ganagobie (© J.E)
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North panorama, from the cross of the monks - Ganagobie (© J.E)
North panorama, from the cross of the monks - Ganagobie (© J.E)
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