Chartreuse de Sélignac, Carthusian monastery in Simandre-sur-Suran, France.
The Chartreuse de Sélignac stands surrounded by 180 hectares of forest, featuring traditional monastic architecture with a cloister and church at its center.
Founded in 1202 by Carthusian monks, the monastery maintained its religious function for eight centuries until 2001, when laypeople took over the estate.
The monastery maintains the Carthusian tradition of silence and solitude, requiring visitors to disconnect from technology during their spiritual retreats.
Located at 538 Chemin de l'Abbaye, the monastery requires a minimum three-day stay at 50 euros per day, including accommodation and meals.
During winter months, while individual cells remain heated, the temperature in communal areas and the church stays close to freezing point.
Location: Simandre-sur-Suran
GPS coordinates: 46.24815,5.45405
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:46
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