Valmagne Abbey, Cistercian monastery in Villeveyrac, France
The stone walls of Valmagne Abbey rise 23 meters high, featuring pointed arches, ribbed vaults, and elongated windows throughout its 83-meter-long structure.
Founded in 1138 by Raymond Trencavel as a Benedictine monastery, Valmagne Abbey transformed into a Cistercian institution through a decree from Pope Hadrian IV twenty years later.
The chapter house presents architectural excellence with its single-span vaulted roof design, departing from conventional monastery construction methods of the medieval period.
Visitors can explore the abbey Monday through Friday from 14:00 to 18:00 and weekends from 10:00 to 19:00, with access to the church, cloister, and surrounding gardens.
During the French Revolution in 1791, the abbey church transformed into a wine cave, with large barrels placed inside the religious structure, a function maintained today.
Location: Villeveyrac
Inception: 12 century
Architectural style: Gothic architecture
Address: Abbaye Valmagne, 34560 Villeveyrac, France 34560
Opening Hours: Monday-Friday 14:00-18:00; Saturday-Sunday 10:00-19:00
Phone: +33467780609
Website: https://valmagne.com
GPS coordinates: 43.48694,3.56228
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:40
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