24 December 2008

Christmas on the Port of Monaco - Crèche Romantique Italienne


This is one of the 160 beautiful Crèches du Monde (Nativity Scenes of the World) currently on display at the Christmas Fair at Port Hercule.

Some scenes are tiny, some almost life size and all are impressive. They are on loan to the Mairie of Monaco, from the collection of Fabienne Mourou. The collection was started by Fabienne's mother 40 years ago and is dedicated to her.

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6 comments:

  1. Sharon24 December, 2008

    These are very beautiful. Merry Christmas.

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  2. Virginia24 December, 2008

    i would love to see the whole display. I imagine it is gorgeous.
    V

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  3. Anonymous24 December, 2008

    happy and safe holiday, easy on the eggnog everybody!!! Great collection. is the name of Marie R. collection a person or a museum??

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  4. Small City Scenes24 December, 2008

    Oh my, How beautiful and what a treat to be able to view all 160.
    Jilly, Merry Christmas to you and thank you for all your kind words. MB

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  5. maria24 December, 2008

    I must make it to Monte Carlo for Christmas one of these days - very lovely ambiance.

    Jilly, may you, your loved ones and all the doggies have a wonderful Christmas! And you too, fellow bloggers!

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  6. kuanyin33324 December, 2008

    SOOOO beautiful! Merry Christmas Jilly!

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