A chapel nestled in the heart of nature, decorated with 15th-century frescoes, overlooking 7 springs whose mysterious intermittence was long attributed to divine power...
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Opening hours :
Visits by appointment at the La Brigue information office.
Nicknamed "The Little Sixtin of the Alpes Maritimes", this painted chapel is the distant heir to a sacred sanctuary built over seven intermittent springs.
Numerous legends nourish the history of this place and of these springs, whose flow changes during the day, adding to the mystery.
The first mention of the chapel dates back to 1375, when two renowned Piedmontese painters were called in to decorate the...
Visits by appointment at the La Brigue information office.
Nicknamed "The Little Sixtin of the Alpes Maritimes", this painted chapel is the distant heir to a sacred sanctuary built over seven intermittent springs.
Numerous legends nourish the history of this place and of these springs, whose flow changes during the day, adding to the mystery.
The first mention of the chapel dates back to 1375, when two renowned Piedmontese painters were called in to decorate the...
Services
Car park
- Equipment
- Picnic area
- Camper van reception area
- Car park
- Services
- Permanent entertainments organiser
- Tourist brochures
- Tourist information
- Guided tours
Rates
Tiket : €4
students: 3€
Free for children up to 12 years old
students: 3€
Free for children up to 12 years old
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Cash
Openings
All year 2024 - Open everyday
Schedules :
Visits by appointment at the La Brigue information office.
Visits by appointment at the La Brigue information office.
Location
Contact Chapel Our Lady of Fountains
- www.labrigue.fr
Spoken languages
Environment
- Mountain view
- Town outskirts
- River 5 km away
- Cycle track/route within 500 m