Montmajour Abbey
Arles - Monument
Located at the gates of the city of Arles, the benedictine Abbey of nobleman is an exceptional example of a monument that reflects nearly eight centuries of history and architecture in Provence for a community of 50 to 80 monks consists of several buildings and form a repertoire of Romanesque, Gothic and classical styles with eight centuries of history and monastic architecture of 949 to 1791. It is also a place of inspiration for modern art and contemporary, the site fascinates including Van Gogh (1853-1890) who makes many drawings in 1888-1889. "Ascension", the work of Alain Kirili (born in 1946) created for the choir of the Abbey, pays tribute to his use of color "in thickness".Since April 14, 2017, the Abbey to reopen access to the visit of the Hermitage. Unique testimony in Western Europe of pre-Romanesque architecture in its entirety. The work of the Hermitage St. Peter ended after 4 years with the restoration siding, cleaning of walls, the realization of coatings of gaps and media sets, recovery of soil, rock, stone and highlighted volumes interiors of the troglodytes parties. This Chapel troglodyte of the XIth century, originally simple shelter under rock for a few hermits, is the oldest architectural witness of the Abbey.
- Accessible for disabled
- Coach park, Private parking
- Internet access
A free entry for Bouches-du-Rhône inhabitants with the My Provence Pass!
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Contact
Abbaye de Montmajour
Route De Fontvieille
13200 Arles -
Phone
- 04 90 54 64 17
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Fax
04 90 54 86 40
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Website
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Tours
Where to stay
Mas Maurane
Tarascon
Le Mas Maurane est situé sur une petite route de campagne à égale distance entre Arles et Tarascon. Très beau domaine arboré et fleuri, où vous aurez le choix entre locations saisonnière, roulotte ou la chambre d'hôtes Gîtes de France L'Arlésienne . Sur place très belle piscine fermée…
Chez Marc Et Nelly
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Large apartment City Center, quiet and bright, close to "LUMA Park of les Ateliers", historical monuments, shops and restaurants.Free parking nearby.Ideal to discover the heritage and culture of Arles.
Balechou
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The small Arles
Arles
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Mas de Lèbre
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The Fleury
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Things to do
Carnet de voyage
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Gil Grave, upholsterer, trained by the 'Compagnons du Devoir', welcomes you to her Fontvielle workshop. Restoration of old chairs, sale of designer fabrics, sale of chairs, making of curtains and cushions.
Chantal Bernardi
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Furniture upholsterer
Les jardins de Cidamos
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The Cidamos gardens are located in the commune of Fontvieille and consist of 3 hectares of crops.
LOULOU of street
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House Plata
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Arlette Multishop
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Arles
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The Arles Vincent Van Gogh Foundation
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Where to eat
Autruche
Arles
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Auberge des Balastres
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Notre bastide de charme à caractère familial, adhère à la Charte des Logis.
Lou marks
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Arles
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Jean-Luc Rabanel workshop
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Inspirations
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La Poutargue
'Boutargue', an amber-coloured jewel fished on the shores of Martigues...
