Chartreuse de Prémol, Carthusian monastery ruins in Vaulnaveys-le-Haut, France.
Located at an altitude of 1095 meters, the monastery site contains two remaining structures: a forest house and the remnants of the entrance building.
Founded in 1234 by Béatrix de Montferrat, wife of Dauphin Guigues André, the monastery housed thirty nuns until its closure during the French Revolution.
The monastery's name originates from the Latin 'Pratis Mollis', meaning soft meadow, reflecting the environmental characteristics of its mountainous location.
The site remains accessible throughout the year without entrance fees, though winter conditions might affect the possibility to reach certain areas.
The monastery managed an extensive network of facilities including mills, sawmills, iron mines, forges, and farms across 397 hectares of mountain terrain.
Location: Vaulnaveys-le-Haut
GPS coordinates: 45.10111,5.84500
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:59
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