LE JARDIN ET L’ÉGLISE DU COUVENT SAN FRANCESCU D’OLETTA +Added to my favoriteItem already present

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The Garden of the convent San Francescu property of the artist Candida Romero is a protected natural area of ??over one hectare, located at the foot of the village of Oletta Nebbio in the region, the vineyards of Patrimonio, 7 kms of the port of Saint Florent and 20 minutes from Bastia, the convent garden has beautiful views over the village and the surrounding mountains. Around a monastery of the thirteenth century, one of the oldest in Corsica, the Italian-influenced garden, classic Tuscan style, combines taste and originality through its many species of endemic and exotic plants. There are several themes respecting the mysticism of places: romantic garden ruins, ardin monks and old roses, fountain green ... Inspired by its plants and scents, the property owner has also created a line of perfumes and cosmetics. The baroque church Listed on the inventory of historical monuments since 1974 was restored by the artist to become a cultural center and a place of artistic events. The painter Simone Dat end of the School of Paris is in residence at the convent since its restoration. It will open the doors of his studio which also exhibited his recent works. The visit, of about 1 hour, start at a time when the sun goes down, when the scent of the maquis and garden flowers Exhale (between 17 and 19h depending on season). Tour groups all year on reservation: On request (48 hours advance booking), light meals based Corsican organic products can be arranged. And an introduction to wine tasting of local wines (controlled designation of origin "Patrimonio").

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