Prieuré des Basses-Loges d'Avon

Prieuré des Basses-Loges d'Avon is a protected building complex featuring classical facades, distinctive roof structures, and a formal garden layout. The structures combine religious utility with architectural refinement from the 1600s.

The priory was built in the second half of the 1600s, though it traces its origins to a pilgrim hospice from the early 1300s. Its development reflects the shift from simple religious refuge to a place of broader intellectual pursuit.

The name refers to the low lodgings that once sheltered pilgrims traveling through the area. Today, visitors can sense how this spiritual past still marks the character of the buildings and grounds.

The site is located in Avon and is open to visitors primarily during heritage and cultural event days. Those wanting to see the interior should check local events calendars, as regular public access is limited.

A well-known spiritual teacher turned the building into a school for personal development in the early 1900s. This phase attracted students and thinkers from many countries, making it a hub for experimental learning approaches.