Abbaye de Clausonne, Medieval abbey ruins in Le Saix, France
The stone remains of Clausonne Abbey stand within a natural amphitheater surrounded by limestone cliffs in the Maraize Valley of Hautes-Alpes.
Founded in 1185 as a daughter house of Notre-Dame de Lure Abbey, Clausonne followed the Chalais Order until its partial destruction by Montbrun forces in 1573.
The northern facade features a rounded arch doorway known as the lay brothers' entrance and contains an armarium, a wall recess for storing books.
Visitors can access the abbey ruins by walking 2.5 kilometers from Le Saix village parking area through the Gouravour gorges along the departmental road.
The abbey's choir section received a protective roof covering in 2012 to prevent frost damage to the sensitive stonework of this historical structure.
Location: Le Saix
GPS coordinates: 44.45219,5.84179
Latest update: June 24, 2025 06:25
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