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Wonderful Cistercian monastery with the quintessential lavender fields
This 12th century Cistercian monastery is an iconic scene of Provence. With fields of rows of lavender in an isolated valley leading to a beautifully solumn sanctuary, the Abbey Notre Dame de Senanque provides a glimpse back in time - if you can ignore the crowds of tourists that invariably will share the moment with you.
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.
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.
Otherwise known as the Cathédrale Saint-Théodorit d'Uzès
Formerly a Roman Catholic cathedral it is now a protestant church in the centre of the town of Uzes.
Romanesque cathedral built in the 12th century
The medieval church of Notre-Dame du Puy was raised to cathedral status in 1244, when the bishop transferred from Antibes to Grasse.
The oldest synagogue in France with its own museum
The synagogue in Cavaillon is no longer used as a place of worship, but it's on many people's "must visit" lists if you're in the area, thanks to its ornate decoration and fascinating history.
15th-century catholic church in Biot
Classified as a historic monument this 15th-century catholic church is located in the heart of the village of Biot.
Read more about Eglise de Biot, Saint Marie Madeleine church, Biot
Cathedrale Sainte-Anne in the centre of the Luberon
This cathedral, also known as Sainte Anne d'Apt, is believed to be built on the site where Saint Auspice was buried.
Nimes cathedral
This large cathedral was originally built in 1096 and has undergone many additions and modifications over the centuries.
Magical Cistercian abbey situated in glorious countryside
One of the famous Cistercian abbeys, the Abbaye du Thoronet was built in the late 12th century. This is a magical place, set in beautiful countryside of the Var. The abbey is wonderfully tranquil, surrounded as it is by woods and small streams.
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 12th century building with elaborately decorated interior
From the outside you can't really tell what a beautiful cathedral this is, rich with carvings, gold leaf and painted walls, ceilings and archways.
Featuring the famous triptych 'Mary in the Burning Bush'
Aix's cathedral has its origins in the 5th century and it has been added to throughout the centuries.
Enormous Benedictine abbey in the heart of the Massif des Maures
Located in Collobireres, the old Carthusian monastery of Our Lady of La Verne is close in distance from the major tourist towns.
Small hilltop chapel with great views from the top
St. Pancras chapel was restored by a local team of volunterrs. It overlooks the town of Digne les Bains and offers a panoramic view of the various surrounding peaks.
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.
Awe-inspiring palace of the Popes
This magnificent building was built for Pope Benedict III in 1335 as a residence and a 'grand project'. It's the largest Gothic palace in the world (at 15,000 square metres) and is in the top ten most visited monuments in France (over 650,000 visitors per year).