Montmajour Abbey, Benedictine monastery near Arles, France
The fortified Montmajour Abbey displays multiple architectural sections, including a hermitage, cloister, chapel, monastery, defensive tower, and Maurist buildings from different periods.
Founded in 948 by Lady Teucinde of Arles, the monastery grew into an influential institution controlling numerous vineyards and mills throughout Provence by the 12th century.
The abbey served as a burial ground for Provence nobility, including Count William II in 1018, Countess Adelaide in 1026, and Count Geoffrey in 1063.
Located 5 kilometers north of Arles, the abbey offers guided tours and charges an admission fee of 7 euros, with free entry for European Union residents under 26.
The abbey features rock-carved tombs, a subterranean crypt, and an unfinished church that attracted painter Vincent van Gogh to create several artworks.
Location: Arles
Inception: 10 century
Architects: Pierre II Mignard
Architectural style: Romanesque architecture
Address: RD 17
Website: https://abbaye-montmajour.fr
GPS coordinates: 43.70556,4.66389
Latest update: July 24, 2025 09:18
Église Notre-Dame-de-la-Major d'Arles
4 km
Hypogées de Fontvieille
1.7 km
Bridge of Constantine
4 km
Abbaye de Montmajour
52 m
Église Saint-Julien d'Arles
4 km
Prieuré Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul des Mouleyrès
4 km
Porte de la Cavalerie
3.8 km
Chapelle Sainte-Croix
295 m
Castelet hypogeum
1.7 km
St Victor chapel
2.8 km
Amédée Pichot Fountain
3.8 km
Moulin Sourdon
4.1 km
Abbey Church Notre-Dame
28 m
Pont de Trinquetaille
3.8 km
Tour des Abbés
3.9 km
Hôtel Barrême de Manville
4.1 km
Maison, 33bis rue du Quatre-Septembre
4 km
École du Lau
4 km
Pont aux lions
3.7 km
Immeuble, 59 rue Condorcet
3.9 km
Statue d'un zouave
4 km
Immeuble, 2 rue Portagnel, place Voltaire, 27 rue Tardieu
4 km
Niche d'angle avec Vierge à l'Enfant, rond-point des Arènes
4.1 km
St Roch & St Victor oratory (Fontvieille)
3.2 km
Légier castle
3.6 km
Niche d'angle vide mais soutenue par un cul-de-lampe sculpté dans la pierre
3.9 km
Hôtel de Grille
4.1 km
Maison Alphonse Benoît
4 kmReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes