The artist Felice Varini has created an interesting work on the ruins of the Mazan Abbey, built in the 12th century. It is part of an artistic journey around the watershed line which crosses the Ardèche. This one is called “A circle and a thousand fragments” where the artist chose to work with gold leaf, mineral on mineral.

seryam07

July 19, 2023

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Work "A circle and a thousand fragments" by Felice Varini. ardeche-guide.com/lieux-de-visites/sites-historical-monuments/oeuvre-un-cercle-et-mille-fragments-de-felice-varini-4827079

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Martin Mocquard

June 13, 2022

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Nice crossing point in the middle of the ruins.
The Grande Porte farm is a good restaurant/refreshment point with a lovely view overlooking the abbey.
There is also a water point within the abbey to fill the gourds.

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1. Mazan-l'Abbaye – Mont Gerbier de Jonc loop from Mazan-l'Abbaye

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2. Col de la Croix de Bauzon – Mazan-l'Abbaye loop from Montpezat-sous-Bauzon

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3. Lac d’Issarlès – Col du Gerbier de Jonc loop from Langogne

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07:31

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Location: Mazan-L'Abbaye, Largentière, Auvergne Rhône Alpes, France

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