Jewel of the Cistercian art
The monks of the Morimond Abbey, in the early XIIth century, built this famous abbey reknown for its sobriety and the perfection of its architecture. Its name comes from its surroundings, swamps and canes forest (silva/cana). Guillaume de la Roque gives some land and some landlords make donations. Bertrand des Baux begins building the church in 1175.During this century, the abbey have a a great spiritual and economic growth and founds the sister abbey of Valsainte, close to Apt. Its decline begins late in the XIIIth century (conflict with Montmajour abbey, natural catastrophes, 100 years war...). During the french revolution, it becomes a farm. The french state buys the church in 1845 to refurbish it. In 1945, the state buys the whole abbey and declares it a historical monument.
The Abbey is attached to the city of La Roque d'Anthéron since January 1st 2008.
The Abbey is a member of the European Chart for Cistercian Abbeys and Sites, 150 members in 10 Countries, All owners have their sites opened to public, in a spirit of cultural quality.
Opening days and hours of the Abbey :
Summer season (from May 28th to September 30th), everyday from 10 AM to 6 PM
Low season (from October 1st to May 27th), everyday but Monday, from 10 AM to 1 PM and from 2 PM to 5 PM
Rates: :
Adults: 7,5 €; Reduced Rate: 6 € ( children 12 to 18, students, Families, Handicapped Person), Groups ( over 20 guests) : 7 €
Rate for school Group: 45 € ( for 30 Pupils)
Silvacane Pass Card: 15 € and 25 €
FREE for children under 12
"passport"(access to the museum of la Roque d'Antheron
Special reduction for both visits to the abbey and to the Castle of Lourmarin
Visits with reduced rates with the card PASS on sale in the abbey and in the museum, giving the right to reduced rates on various cultural and tourist places of the Country of Aix >Discover the concerned sites.
Informations : 04 42 50 41 69
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ART EXHIBITIONS :
The abbey welcomes many art exhibitions during the year organized by the city.
NEW :
Discover > the Abbey Website.
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