Abbey of St-Michel de Cuxa — The Abbots of St-Michel and of Lerins — (9th c.) - Front — Front

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Abbey of St-Michel de Cuxa — The Abbots of St-Michel and of Lerins — (9th c.)

Name: Abbey of St-Michel de Cuxa — The Abbots of St-Michel and of Lerins — (9th c.)
Brand: CPAPHIL
SKU: FJP27
Price: 6.00 EUR
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Description

Postcard showing two monks in front of the ornate entrance of the Abbey of St-Michel de Cuxa, dated to the 9th century. The printed text at the bottom of the front identifies the abbots of St-Michel and Lerins. The reverse indicates that the card is published by , with a rate of 0 fr. 10 for correspondence, and a note prohibiting any handwritten inscription on the viewed side.

Characteristics

Type: Antique postcard (CPA)
Reference: FJP27
Condition: good condition
Availability: Unique piece
Condition: Guaranteed as shown in front and back scans

Expert note

Bonjour L’abbaye de Saint-Michel de Cuxa est un monastère bénédictin situé au pied du Canigou, sur la commune de Codalet dans le département français des Pyrénées-Orientales en région Occitanie. Il fait partie de la province espagnole de la congrégation de Subiaco (confédération bénédictine).L'église abbatiale est en partie préromane et son cloître marque au xiie siècle la naissance de la sculpture romane roussillonnaise.L'ensemble est classé au titre des monuments historiques. Cordialement

— corentin · 1/17/2024