Chartreuse de Saint-Hugon, Carthusian monastery in Arvillard, France
The Chartreuse de Saint-Hugon stands at an altitude of 800 meters in the Bens Valley, surrounded by forests of the French Alps region.
Founded in 1183 by monks from Grande Chartreuse, this monastery remained active until the French Revolution when religious institutions faced government suppression.
The monastery exemplifies Carthusian traditions through its architecture, featuring individual cells that enable monks to balance solitary contemplation with community gatherings.
The site now functions as the Shangpa Karma Ling Institute, a Buddhist center that remains closed on Wednesdays and requires advance reservations for visits.
During World War II, sections of the monastery buildings served as a Red Cross hospital while maintaining regular monastic activities.
Location: Arvillard
Inception: 1183
GPS coordinates: 45.41963,6.14378
Latest update: June 23, 2025 10:00
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