Former charterhouse La Lance, Religious community and monastery in Concise, Switzerland
The former charterhouse La Lance includes a Gothic cloister from 1318, situated between Lake Neuchâtel and the mountains near Yverdon.
Established around 1400, this Carthusian monastery operated until 1538, marking over a century of monastic presence in the Vaud canton.
The monastery building maintains its status as a Class A Swiss cultural property, representing centuries of religious and architectural traditions.
The facility organizes wine tastings and guided tours, allowing visitors to explore both the historical architecture and local wine production.
The monastery combines religious heritage with wine production, continuing agricultural practices that originated during the Carthusian period.
Location: Concise
Inception: 14 century
Part of: list of cultural properties in Concise
Address: La Lance 1, 2, 1426 Concise 1426
Website: https://lalance.ch
GPS coordinates: 46.85896,6.73724
Latest update: March 10, 2025 21:22
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