Discover and book the top Provence sights
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.
The oldest synagogue in France, still in use today
The synagogue of Carpentras is the oldest synagogue still in activity in France.
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.
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.
Nimes cathedral
This large cathedral was originally built in 1096 and has undergone many additions and modifications over the centuries.
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.
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
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.
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.
Beautiful chapel just 2km from the centre of Seillans
A great way to discover the religious heritage of the area and a great example of Romanesque architecture.
A church with a harsh exterior but a lavish & decorative interior
Originally built in 1222 this church was renovated and extended in the Italian Baroque style in the 17th century and was consecrated in 1672 by the Bishop of Cavaillon.
Read more about La Collegiale Notre Dame des Anges, Isle sur la Sorgue
Cathedral of Sisteron, now known as Church of Notre Dame des Pommiers
A Roman Catholic church that was once a catherdral and is now a national monument in France.
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.
Large Gothic church housing the relics of St Mary Magdalene
The building of the church and the adjacent convent began in 1295. It is now the only large Gothic church in Provence.
Read more about Basilica Sainte-Marie-Madeleine, St Maximin la St Baume
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.
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
Beautiful Carthusian monastery
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.
Read more about Chartreuse du Val de Benediction, Villeneuve les Avignon