Chartreuse de Vaucluse, Carthusian monastery in Onoz, France.
The Chartreuse de Vaucluse stands at the edge of Lake Vouglans, with its entrance portal and two pavilions remaining above water level.
Founded in 1139 through donations, including an 850-hectare domain from Hugh of Cuiseaux, the monastery underwent multiple reconstructions between 1756 and 1787.
The monastery follows Carthusian traditions, where monks lived in complete isolation, structuring their days around work necessary for the community.
The remaining structures are private property, while the submerged sections rest 45 to 70 meters underwater at temperatures between 2 and 8 degrees Celsius.
In 2008, vintners placed 276 wine bottles within the submerged ruins to study their evolution compared to cellar-aged wines over twenty-year periods.
Location: Onoz
GPS coordinates: 46.43230,5.67831
Latest update: May 25, 2025 07:29
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