Abbaye St Roman, Beaucaire
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.
Sadly, many of the original stones were dismantled and sold in the early 19th century by it's then owner. However, it is now protected by the town of Beaucaire and has been undergoing development since 1991. Don't miss it's wonderful views of the Rhone valley.
