Abbey of Saint-Roman

The monastery contains chambers, cells, and large halls carved directly into limestone rock, rising above the Rhône River valley at 102 meters elevation.

Monks established this religious complex in the 10th century, excavating natural caves to create living quarters before abandoning the site in the 16th century.

The abbey features hundreds of rock-cut tombs on its upper terrace, representing medieval burial practices and monastic traditions of southern France.

The site opens Tuesday through Friday from 14:00 to 18:30, weekends from 10:00 to 13:00 and 14:00 to 18:30, with guided tours available upon reservation.

This structure stands as Europe's only cave monastery carved entirely into rock, containing preserved religious carvings and architectural elements within its stone walls.

Location: Beaucaire

Address: Chemin de l Abbaye de Saint-Roman, 30300 Beaucaire, France 30300 Beaucaire

Opening Hours: Tuesday-Friday 14:00-18:30; Saturday, Sunday 10:00-13:00, 14:00-18:30

Phone: +33781564451

Website: http://abbaye-saint-roman.com

GPS coordinates: 43.83528,4.61139

Latest update: August 27, 2025 17:26