# Fortified Monastery of Lérins Abbey

Cannes, France

This medieval tower-monastery compresses cloisters, cells, refectory, and chapel into a massive coastal refuge. Built upward over centuries, it embodies both the dangers faced by Lérins monks and the enduring power of their community.

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Coordinates: 43.50524, 7.047805

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