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Chapel Saint-Antoine the Ermite

Chapel Saint-Antoine the Ermite

Description

Chapel at the end of the village at the foot of olive groves.
Opened occasionally during specific celebrations.
Possibility to see it from the outside all year round.
Covered with a lauze roof, this chapel is raised in the 17th century by the doctor Horace Cottalorda. In the centre of the altarpiece, a canvas depicting the Virgin and the Child between Saint Anthony and Saint Eloi rises above the altar. This chapel is the seat of the confraternity of Saint Anthony. La Soucétà Briiencà l'entretien and celebrates a Mass there every year. At the end of the service the participants gather around a meal shared with the Breilloises culinary specialties.
Built a few meters from the Gate of Genoa, the chapel allowed travelers to make their devotions before crossing the ramparts.

Technical information

Updated at : 11/02/2024
Sortie du village, après la place Rousse Sentier valléen
06540 Breil-sur-Roya
Lat : 43.936527Lng : 7.516623
280 m

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History, culture and heritage

A chapel dedicated to Saint Antoine abbé, also known as Saint Antoine du désert, was discovered south of Breil near the ramparts by Horace Cottalorda.
This chapel is still in good condition. On the side wall along the road to Libre is a small hole with the words "offrandes" above it. The word is written in French.
Next to it is an iron cross dated 1899 on an 1823 stone base. Nothing can be read on the white marble plaque.

Open period

All year round, daily.

Updated by

Office de Tourisme Menton, Riviera & Merveilles - 11/02/2024
www.menton-riviera-merveilles.fr/boutique/
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Free of charge.

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