Abbaye de La Celle, Romanesque abbey in La Celle, France.
The monastery features stone vaulted galleries surrounding a cloister, massive pillars supporting ogival arches, and two separate church buildings on the grounds.
Built between the late 12th and early 13th centuries, the abbey replaced an earlier structure from the 11th century, with archaeological evidence revealing Roman villa remains.
The abbey housed over one hundred Benedictine nuns from aristocratic families of southern France during the 13th century, making it a center of religious education.
The Department of Var offers guided tours of the abbey complex, including visits to the dormitory, kitchen, refectory, and exhibition spaces throughout the year.
General Charles de Gaulle wrote parts of his memoirs at this location between 1955 and 1960 when a section of the abbey operated as an inn.
Location: La Celle
Architectural style: Romanesque architecture
GPS coordinates: 43.39426,6.03973
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:42
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