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Chartreuse du Val de Benediction, Villeneuve les Avignon
Beautiful Carthusian monastery
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This Carthusian monastery heralds back to the 14th century when it was built for Pope Innocent VI. The monastery consisted of a church and three cloisters which made it the largest monastery in France.
During the Revolution, the monastery suffered terrible damage but it has since been lovingly restored. With monks cells, kitchen, a chapel and pretty gardens to see, you can wander around yourself or take a guided tour.
The Chartreuse is home to playwrights and artists who can lodge here for free for up to a year.
Visitor comments
- "We had to chose this or the fort due to time restrictions, and we did not regret our choice. It was fascinating to see how the monks lived and how beautiful the building is." - Trip Advisor
- "Interesting place, very large and rambling built around a courtyard. Not much to see in the rooms and passages, most of the walls were bare except for a few remaining frescos. The staff at reception were a little offhand. Its worth a visit if only to get an idea of the way the monks lived in the middle ages." - Trip Advisor
- “Really interesting monastery” - Trip Advisor
