Chartreuse de Pierre-Châtel, Carthusian monastery ruins in Virignin, France.
The monastery occupies a strategic position on a rock overlooking the Rhone River, controlling the route between Savoie and Bugey regions.
Count Amadeus VI of Savoy established the monastery in 1383 by donating his castle to the Carthusian order, with construction starting in 1384.
The monastery complex includes a chapel with mural paintings and a refectory decorated with a Last Supper fresco from the 17th century.
The site remains under private ownership with restricted access, requiring visitors to check local resources for available touring opportunities.
After the monks departed in 1791, the monastery transformed into a military fort in 1825 until its demilitarization in 1933.
Location: Virignin
GPS coordinates: 45.71050,5.72324
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:45
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