Chartreuse de Bourgfontaine, Medieval Carthusian monastery in Villers-Cotterêts, France
The monastery features fortified walls, defensive structures, and water supply systems integrated into its religious architecture from multiple construction periods.
Charles de Valois established this monastery in 1323, and his son Philippe VI completed the construction while requesting his heart be buried there.
The monastery served as a meeting point for religious reformers in 1621, when Jansenius and Saint-Cyran gathered to plan their theological campaign.
The site requires advance arrangements for guided tours, as portions of the property remain private and certain areas are restricted to visitors.
Twenty-six monks inhabited this monastery by 1540, making it one of the larger Carthusian communities in France during the medieval period.
Location: Villers-Cotterêts
GPS coordinates: 49.21000,3.08472
Latest update: June 23, 2025 11:06
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