Chartreuse des Écouges, Medieval Carthusian monastery in Saint-Gervais, France.
The stone walls of Chartreuse des Écouges stand against mountainous terrain, featuring individual cells for monks and communal worship spaces.
Founded in 1116, this monastery operated for three centuries until 1422, representing an early expansion of the Carthusian Order across France.
The monastery preserved medieval religious practices through structured daily routines of prayer, meditation, and manual labor in complete silence.
Visitors can explore the remaining structures by following marked paths that lead through the former monastic complex and surrounding natural environment.
The monastery's architectural layout demonstrates the Carthusian principle of combining solitary living spaces with areas for collective religious services.
Location: Saint-Gervais
GPS coordinates: 45.17667,5.49861
Latest update: June 23, 2025 11:06
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