Priory of Sainte-Victoire, Religious monument in Vauvenargues, France
The Priory of Sainte-Victoire stands at the base of Montagne Sainte-Victoire, featuring traditional Provençal architectural elements integrated into the natural landscape.
Built upon a 5th-century hermitage site, the priory incorporates remnants of a Roman temple dedicated to Marius's military achievements from the 2nd century AD.
The 17th-century chapel within the priory complex served as a residence for Carmelite monks before its transformation into a mountain refuge by Les Amis de Sainte-Victoire.
The monument remains open to visitors daily from January through December, with multiple hiking paths connecting it to the surrounding natural reserve.
The priory's location at the foot of Montagne Sainte-Victoire connects religious heritage with geological formations that inspired numerous paintings by Paul Cézanne.
Location: Vauvenargues
GPS coordinates: 43.53153,5.58153
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:48
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Croix de Provence
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Pic des Mouches
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Grand Site Sainte-Victoire
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Pont des Trois-Sautets
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Musée provençal des transports
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Col du Grand Sambuc
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Réserve naturelle nationale de Sainte-Victoire
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Château du Tholonet
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Anim'o park
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Château de Saint-Antonin
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Église Saint-Marc de Saint-Marc-Jaumegarde
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Chapelle Saint-Benoît-Labre au Tholonet
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Église Sainte-Croix du Tholonet
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Chapelle Saint-Roch de Puyloubier
7.7 kmReviews
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