The road and the gorges’ work are at the bottom of the valley near Roya river, and Ambo road on a steep slope. The commemorative plaques are visible from the road.
Gorges of Saorge Road
Époque: Nineteenth
Nocé and Bendola Irrigation Channels
Several gravity irrigation canals are located in the townof Saorge. A source or a stream feeds the catchments.
Some canals travel several kilometers between catchment and farmed areas.
There are spectacular sections of masonry vaults along the peaks, as well as roadside aqueduct bridges at Nocé and Bain du Sémite localities (Roya – Bendola confluence).
Chapel of the White Penitents, dedicated to St. Elizabeth, in Piène-Haute
The building of the chapel is inserted in a continuous urban fabric, among the houses that line the alley, at the hamlet square’s entrance.
Notre Dame de la Visitation Church’s organ
The church opens on a small square formed by the widening of the road that crosses Fontan. The organ is at the back of the nave, on the platform overlooking the entrance.
A Stacada d’Breï
A Stacada costume celebration has been held in Breil since at least the end of the 19th century. It was then a popular event organized each year on the last day of the carnival week. At that time, a group of informal organizers asked the mayor the right to organize it every year. The Stacada
System of fortifications Séré de Rivières (name of a general) in the Authion mountains
The constructions follow more or less the ridge line between Roya river and Vésubie river.
Collegiate Church of Our Lady of the Assumption’s Organ
The Collegiate Church ND de l’Assomption is located in the medieval village and overlooks Cotta alley.
The organ is at the back of the nave, on a large platform overlooking the main entrance.
Fortification system of Tende’s col at the end (19th century)
Each of the six forts is located on a dominant and open site, surrounded by alpine pastures, snow-covered in winter. Their position is more or less offset from the crest towards the south slope, with the exception of the large barracks of Fort Central, which is slightly shifted towards the north slope.
Organ of the Collegiate Church Saint-Martin
Saint-Martin collegiate church is located at the western entrance of the village, opposite Saint Martin’s Square. The organ is at the back of the nave, on a large platform overlooking the main entrance.
Former lime kiln of Cianese et quarry remains
The lime kiln is surrounded by nature, on the banks of a river, on a narrow platform at the foot of a steep slope on the left bank of Levenza river, downstream from the confluence with Mont Noir valley.
The old quarry is on the opposite bank, at the foot of the slope.
Saint-Sauveur Church Organ
The church is located on the main square of the medieval village, on a terrace built in a very steep site. The organ is at the back of the nave, on a large platform overlooking the main entrance.
Set of 17th and 18th century country chapels
See additional portfolio of each chapel in the description sheet.