Valbonne, Carthusian monastery in Saint-Paulet-de-Caisson, France.
The monastery complex spans across a large area with a church, grand cloister measuring 350 meters, small cloister, and multiple chapels within stone ramparts.
Founded in 1204, the monastery housed 40 monks and servants who lived as hermits for seven centuries until 1901, when it transformed into a leper colony.
The baroque church facade, designed by the Franque d'Avignon brothers, features intricate cross vaults and demonstrates the architectural excellence of medieval religious buildings.
The monastery offers guided tours, hosts concerts in the enclosed courtyard, and maintains 13 converted monk cells as hotel rooms for overnight stays.
The monastery sits within a national forest between Ardèche gorges and Cèze valley, surrounded by vineyards producing Côtes du Rhône wines.
Location: Saint-Paulet-de-Caisson
GPS coordinates: 44.23960,4.55428
Latest update: May 24, 2025 01:57
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