Chartreuse Notre-Dame-du-Puy de Brives-Charensac
Chartreuse Notre-Dame-du-Puy de Brives-Charensac, Carthusian monastery in Brives-Charensac, France.
The Chartreuse Notre-Dame-du-Puy stands on elevated ground, featuring traditional monastic architecture with stone walls and extensive corridors within its religious complex.
Founded in 1628, the monastery relocated from Bonnefoy to avoid Protestant incursions, establishing itself at the former Corsac leprosarium granted by local authorities.
The monastery reflects the Carthusian order's dedication to solitude, with specific architectural elements designed to support individual prayer and contemplative lifestyle.
Located near Route de Lyon, the monastery complex now houses the Lycée Paradis, offering educational programs from primary school through baccalaureate level.
The monastery transformed through multiple functions over centuries, serving as a paper mill, civil internment center, military hospital, and professional training center.
Location: Brives-Charensac
Inception: 1628
GPS coordinates: 45.05465,3.91243
Latest update: June 23, 2025 10:02
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