Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert Abbey
Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert Abbey, Benedictine abbey in Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert, France.
The Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert Abbey stands at the center of the village, featuring tall stone pillars and an ancient organ within its Romanesque walls.
William of Gellone, an Aquitanian nobleman, established this religious sanctuary in 804, creating a spiritual center during the Carolingian period.
The abbey represents a significant location on the Routes of Santiago de Compostela, connecting French pilgrimage paths to northern Spain.
Visitors can access the abbey without charge throughout the year, while the on-site museum requires a small entrance fee of 2.50 euros.
Many original sculptures and sections of the abbey's cloister, constructed between the 11th and 13th centuries, now reside in The Cloisters Museum in New York.
Location: Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert
Part of: Way of Saint James UNESCO World Heritage Sites in France
GPS coordinates: 43.73361,3.54889
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:47
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