Chartreuse de Saïx, Carthusian monastery in Castres, France
The Chartreuse de Saïx features stone walls surrounding individual cells arranged around a central courtyard, following traditional monastic architecture patterns.
Founded in 1362 through the bequest of merchant Raymond Saissac, the monastery experienced disruption during religious conflicts and was rebuilt in 1674.
The monastery followed strict Carthusian traditions, with monks dedicating their lives to solitude, prayer, and contemplation in separate living quarters.
The monastery buildings were converted into different facilities over time, with only the enclosing wall and one large stone portal remaining visible today.
After merging with Chartreuse de La Loubatière in 1423, the monastery acquired additional assets and expanded its influence in the region.
Location: Castres
Inception: 1362
Address: rue Albert Calmettes
GPS coordinates: 43.59153,2.18343
Latest update: June 23, 2025 10:54
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