From the esplanade of the Monastery where you can contemplate Saorge "village in the sky" hanging in ampitheatre from the restanques, enter a world of serenity: the baroque Franciscan convent, with the church and its terraced garden in a green valley.
At the gateway to the Mercantour, the monastery of Saorge overlooks the Roya gorges. A remarkable testimony of Franciscan baroque, the monastery buildings contain exceptional painted decorations. With an orchard and a vegetable garden, surrounded by the green landscapes of the valley, the site enjoys an omnipresent nature, source of serenity.
Guided tours included in the entrance fee at 10.30 am, 2.30 pm, 4 pm.
Duration approx. 1 hour.
Free of charge for :
- Under 18s (families and school groups excluded)
- 18-25 years old (European Union citizens and non-European legal residents in France)
- Disabled people and their companions
- Jobseekers (on presentation of a certificate less than 6 months old)
- Education pass (valid)
- The first Sunday in January, February, March and November
For all other free rates and measures, please contact us.