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Old Port and Basilica Saint-Michel of Menton.

At the foot of the old town, the Municipal port is dominated by the "Basilique Saint-Michel".
The “Basilique Saint-Michel” is a rare jewel of baroque art.
The construction of the Basilica begun in 1640 under the reign of Honoré II, but took several centuries to be completed. The façade was then renovated in the 19th Century adding typical decor of the period such as smooth columns with ionic and corinthian capitals.


Le Vieux Port et la basilique Saint-Michel de Menton le matin.

Au pied de la vieille ville, le port municipal (vieux port de Menton) est dominé par la Basilique Saint-Michel Archange.
La basilique Saint-Michel-Archange est un joyau de l'art baroque du pays mentonnais. Construite en 1640, elle est l'œuvre du génois Lorenzo Lavagna. La façade du parvis ainsi que les 2 clochers ont été repeints en 1975 avec des peintures se rapprochant de celles "d'époque".

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