A testament to the influence of the Cistercian order in Provence, Silvacane Abbey stands majestically against the foothills of the Luberon.
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Founded around 1145 on the site of an 11th-century hermitage, the abbey is one of the three great Cistercian abbeys of Provence, known as the "three sisters of Provence" along with Sénanque and Le Thoronet. From modest beginnings, major works gave rise to a church and conventual buildings, which grew steadily, contributing to the development of the local economy through the construction of infrastructure (roads, irrigation canals) and agriculture. Its prosperity and influence over the entire...
Services
Car park
- Activities
- Temporary exhibition
- Activity
- Concert
- Equipment
- Private parking
- Car park
- Services
- Guided tours
- Concert/events
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CashOpenings
From 1 January 2024 until 31 May 2024 - Openon tuesday, on wednesday, on thursday, on friday, on saturday, on sunday
From 1 June 2024 until 30 September 2024 - Open everyday
From 1 October 2024 until 31 March 2025 - Openon tuesday, on wednesday, on thursday, on friday, on saturday, on sunday
Location
Contact Silvacane Abbey
- www.abbaye-silvacane.com
Spoken languages
Environment
- Town outskirts
- Close to a public transportation
- River 5 km away
- Village 2 km away
