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The abbey of Saint-Hilaire is a private building that has undergone substantial renovations
The remarkable architecture and sympathetic restoration work make this one of the best Carmelite abbeys in the Vaucluse region and one that is less frequently visited by tourists.
Former Franciscan convent in the mountains above Menton
Beautiful baroque architecture, examples of 17th- and 18th-century frescoes and furniture and a large terraced garden.
The oldest synagogue in France, still in use today
The synagogue of Carpentras is the oldest synagogue still in activity in France.
Collections of ecclesiastical art from Medieval times to the early Renaissance
The Petit Palais museum owes its name to the familiar name of the Archbishops Palace in which it is installed, name that it was given by reference to the great neighbouring palace: the Palais des Papes.
Benedictine monastery famous for Gregorian chant
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.
13th century church built at the foot of the castle in Salon de Provence
At the centre of the town's activity, the Church of Saint-Michel opens on to a square crossed by one of the main roads.
A country chapel in a quiet & tranquil setting in Visan
The present building is from the 18th century, however there has been a structure here from as early as the 13th century.
A 12th century church partly built into the rocks behind it
This is one of three churches in the old village of Les Baux and has been built partly into the rock face behind it.
Pretty little Gothic church next to the Musee Granet
This charming little church is located in the centre of Aix en Provence, alongside the Musee Granet.
12th century church situated within the castle grounds of Chateau des Baux
This Romanesque chapel was built on a rocky promontory offering visitors breathtaking views of the Alpilles.
Romanesque style church built over early Christian buildings
This church lies at the centre of what was the old Medieval village of Vaison la Romaine. It was built in the 11th century over the remains of early Christian buildings.
Read more about Notre-Dame de Nazareth Church, Vaison la Romaine
An ancient cemetery & Medieval church with tombs from the Roman & medieval eras
Graves, mausoleums and sarcophagi at this site date back to the beginning of the Roman empire, but it wasn't until the early Christian period that there was a large flurry of activity here.
A southern gothic style cathedral built on the remains of a Romanesque church
Pope Benedict XIII ordered the reconstruction of this building after the original Romanesque church collapsed, in 1404.
A small hilltop chapel & sanctuary on the outskirts of Cotignac
This chapel was originally built after a local woodsman saw an apparition of the Virgin Mary in the clouds above the site in 1519. The first stone for the building was laid a month after the vision.
Ancient castle overlooking the city of Avignon
The 14th century Fort St Andre was built by order of the King of France, Philippe le Bel as a mean to keep an eye on the papal city of Avignon. Perched on a hill, this impressive structure contains the ruins of the Abbaye St Andre.
Read more about Fort St Andre & Abbaye St Andre, Villeneuve les Avignon
Ruined abbey dating back to the 5th century
The St Roman Abbey dates back to the 5th century, built by hermits and monks. It is cleverly ucarved into the surrounding rocks and cavities and you can wander around the chapel and ancient monk cells. It's heyday was in the 14th century when it was fortified and used as a college.
Enormous Benedictine abbey
The Montmajour abbey was founded in 948 by the Benedictines. It sits on a large rock and is surrounded by protected surrounding countryside.
A very austere church in the Romanesque style
This old Romanesque style church dates back to the 10th century and was modified in the 12th century. Its austere exterior matches very plain interior decor, very typical to the Romanesque style of the old ages.
Read more about Saint Veran / Sainte Marie Church, Fontaine de Vaucluse