Top Things to do in Mercantour National Park
Things to do in Mercantour National Park, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur: The Best Sights & Landmarks
Discover the best top things to do in Mercantour National Park, France including Monastere de Saorge, Fort Saint Roch, Sospel Cathedral, Le Pont Vieux , Notre Dame de la Menour, Col de Braus, Agaisen, Forteresse De La Madeleine, Chateau fort de Malmort, Centro Storico.
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1. Monastere de Saorge
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4.5 based on 118 reviews
The village of Saorge overhangs the gorges of the Roya. The church of the Franciscan convent, which was founded in 1633, was built in the Baroque style. The refectory features painted decorations from the 17th century and the cloister is decorated with 18th century frescœs showing the life of Saint Franis of Assisi. The monastery houses a fascinating collection of nine sundials from the 17th, 18th, and 19th century. The church features one of the oldest Stations of the Cross paintings in the Alpes-Maritimes region. Open: > 2nd May to 30th September: from 10 a.m. to noon and from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. > 1st October to 31st October and 1st February to 30th April: from 10 a.m. to noon and from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Closed: > From 1st November to 31st January. > 1st May. Admission fees: Adults : 5,50 €; Concessions (18 to 25) = 4 €; Free admission: minors under 18*; Free admission: 18-25 years old* (citizens of one of the 27 countries of the EU or are non-European permanent residents of France) * excluding school groups
2. Fort Saint Roch
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4.5 based on 42 reviews
Lors de votre excursion insolite au sein de la ligne MAGINOT vous y découvrirez une des générations les plus modernes de fortifications. 5000 m3 de béton et 385 tonnes d'acier ont contribué à édifier cette forteresse, monde merveilleux de technologie pour 1932. Centrale de production d'énergie électrique, salle de filtrage et de ventilation de l'air, infirmerie, central téléphonique, cuisine, réserve d'eau et de vivres. Pour agrémenter votre visite 240 m2 d'exposition ont été aménagés à l'intérieur du fort. La LIGNE MAGINOT est un chef d'œuvre architectural et le système de fortifications le plus perfectionné que l’homme ait jamais réalisé.
