Located in the quaint town of Saint-Michel, France, the Mausolée Savart stands as a testament to the architectural prowess of French masterminds Charles Garnier and Eugène Delaplanche. Noted for their work on the Opéra Garnier and the casino of Monte-Carlo, they designed this mausoleum, a memorial for César Savart and his family. The mausoleum was conceived after the death of César's only son, Arthur, in 1881. César's wife, Félicité, was interred there in 1890, with César himself joining them in 1907. The mausoleum was recognized as a historic monument in 2004, marking a somber chapter in French history. Two statues, personifying the allegories of Work and Charity, tower over the mausoleum.
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Written by Nicolo Ciampini
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