Chartreuse de Sainte-Croix-en-Jarez
Chartreuse de Sainte-Croix-en-Jarez, Gothic monastery in Sainte-Croix-en-Jarez, France.
The Chartreuse de Sainte-Croix-en-Jarez features stone walls, pointed arches, and elaborate vaults characteristic of medieval French religious architecture.
Beatrix de la Tour du Pin established this Carthusian monastery on February 24, 1280, creating a sanctuary for monks dedicated to solitude and prayer.
The medieval church contains restored wall paintings honoring Thibaud de Vassalieu, revealing the artistic preferences of thirteenth-century French religious communities.
Visitors can access the monastery through guided tours that include the Brothers' courtyard, the Cloister, and the Former kitchen areas.
This monastery transformed into a village after the French Revolution when local inhabitants moved into the former monks' cells and religious spaces.
Location: Sainte-Croix-en-Jarez
Inception: 1280
Architectural style: Gothic architecture
Address: 4 Pl. des Portes, 42800 Sainte-Croix-en-Jarez, France
Opening Hours: Monday 13:30-18:00; Wednesday-Sunday 13:30-18:00
Phone: +33477202081
Website: https://chartreuse-saintecroixenjarez.com
GPS coordinates: 45.47940,4.64648
Latest update: August 27, 2025 17:26
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