Abbaye du Barroux, Le Barroux

Benedictine monastery famous for Gregorian chant

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This monastery was founded and built in the 1970's and is now famous for its monks broadcasting their Gregorian chants live throughout the day.

You can also stay at the monastery on a spiritual visit, or simply visit the building to learn about the life of the monks, which follows a very structured day or to attend a mass and hear the monks chanting.

Part of their day involves manual labour - growing, harvesting and milling olives and making their own bread, which you can buy on the shop on site. You can also buy books and CD's of Gregorian chants performed by the monks.

Visit the website to find out more about staying at the Abbey or to listen to one of the monks' broadcasts.