Abbaye de Saint-Hilaire, Carmelite monastery in Ménerbes, France.
The Saint-Hilaire Abbey combines Gothic and Romanesque architectural elements with a fortified cloister and multiple cultivation terraces near Luberon Valley.
Established around 1250 by Carmelite brothers who left Mount Carmel in Palestine, this monastery stands as the first Carmelite building in Comtat Venaissin.
The chapel contains a 15th-century mural fresco depicting the Crucifixion, representing the artistic influences from Piedmont in medieval religious art.
Visitors can explore the abbey daily from March 25 to November 15, 2024, between 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM, with entrance fees of 4 euros for adults.
The abbey features a cylindrical tower staircase from the 15th century, notable for its refined steps and one of Provence's oldest dovecotes.
Location: Ménerbes
Address: route de Lacoste
GPS coordinates: 43.82491,5.24671
Latest update: May 26, 2025 18:43
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