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Façade of the Abbey Church of St Gilles
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Michelin Guide
Well worth the diversions
Religious monument
The Michelin Guide's review
The recently restored façade of the abbey church of St-Gilles is a remarkable example of Romanesque sculpture in the south of France. Created in the 12C by artists of several schools (five different styles in all), it draws its inspiration from antiquity: high relief, draped and pleated garments... Salvation is illustrated through episodes of the Life of Christ. The large frieze depicts, from left to right, the events of Easter.
Location
30800 St-Gilles
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