Abbey of Saint Pons - Credit: Wikimedia Commons
Abbey of Saint Pons - Credit: Wikimedia Commons
The Abbey of Saint Pons () is one of the oldest monasteries on the French Riviera, along with Lérins Abbey. It is located in the municipality of Nice in the Alpes-Maritimes. The original abbey was constructed between 774 and 800 and entrusted to the Benedictines. However, in 890, it was destroyed by the Saracens during a failed attack on Nice. The church was rebuilt in 1724 in Baroque style. Read more on Wikipedia
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