Prieuré du Bourget

The priory is a monastic building in Le Bourget-du-Lac with architectural elements spanning different periods, from Romanesque to Gothic forms spread across multiple stories and wings. The layout centers on a central courtyard with vaulted galleries connecting chapel spaces to residential areas.

The site was founded in 1030 following Cluniac reform rules that emphasized prayer and spiritual devotion. In the 16th century, Jesuits took control and converted it into an educational establishment.

The chapel displays evidence of religious practices spanning centuries, while the rooms contain furnishings from different eras showing how daily life and prayer were organized here.

The grounds are accessible most days and exploring the rooms requires comfortable shoes as passages are uneven and some corridors feel narrow. The gardens offer shaded paths where visitors can take time to move at a leisurely pace.

A Spanish leather tapestry from the 20th century decorates one ceiling in the library, bringing unexpected warmth and craftsmanship from a distant era into the space. This rare embellishment was preserved even though its original purpose faded into obscurity.

Location: Le Bourget-du-Lac

Address: route de Chambéry

GPS coordinates: 45.64722,5.86083

Latest update: December 9, 2025 20:27