Abbaye-école de Sorèze

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Abbaye-école de Sorèze, Benedictine abbey and royal military school in Sorèze, France.

The complex features classical facades, inner courtyards, and multiple buildings constructed during the 18th and 19th centuries within a park setting.

Founded as a Benedictine monastery in 754, the institution transformed into a royal military school in 1776 under King Louis XVI's decree.

The Dom Robert Museum displays 20th-century Aubusson tapestries depicting nature scenes from the Black Mountain region through multiple exhibition rooms.

The site provides audio guides in four languages, wheelchair access, special parking spaces, and adapted materials including braille guides for visitors.

The institution maintained innovative teaching methods from the 17th century until 1991, attracting students from different countries to study within its walls.

Location: Sorèze

Website: https://cite-de-soreze.com

GPS coordinates: 43.45200,2.06837

Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:41

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