Chartreuse Notre-Dame de Salettes, Medieval monastery and castle in La Balme-les-Grottes, France.
The castle includes a 19th-century main building, landscaped park, outbuildings, and water system spread across multiple hectares of land.
The monastery was founded in the 13th century by Dauphin Humbert I, who appointed his daughter as the first official prioress of the Carthusian nuns.
The monastery developed into an educational institution for noble children from Dauphiné and neighboring regions, receiving donations from wealthy families.
The entrance pavilion, three buildings around a courtyard, and the dedication inscription to Virgin Mary remain from the original Carthusian monastery.
Following the French Revolution in 1789, the monastery was burned down and transformed into a temporary faience factory before becoming a castle.
Location: La Balme-les-Grottes
GPS coordinates: 45.86030,5.32420
Latest update: March 19, 2025 18:41
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