Founded in the 12th century, Notre-Dame-de-Sénanque is a unique example of a Cistercian abbey and still an active monastery.
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Oct 23, 2024
This is a fantastically preserved but active Abbey that still houses 6 monks. The location nestled in a valley in Provence is just magical and if you are there when the lavender fields are in flower,…Full review by ADXBS
Sep 23, 2024
Sublime experience in this perfectly holy place. Take the time to center yourself and breathe in the Spirit. Beautiful lavender fields, excellent gift shop.Full review by Mainemermaid
Sep 22, 2024
A lovely couple of hours in this most beautiful abbey and the surrounding area. We went in September- lavender cut but less crowds. The interior is a little limited as it’s an operating abbey, but en…Full review by Red9uk
Hi, did you have to book to go inside this Abbey? I am having hard time to find English website to make reservation.Thank you.
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If you go as an individual, you dont need reservation, if you go with a group you will need to book and you will have a guide in english, spanish, french or german.
Hi -- if you visited the Senanque Abbey in June, would you please tell me what exact date in June you visited and if the fields were in full bloom? Thank you!
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We are here now and the lavender is just starting in the higher altitudes and not quite in full bloom here in the valley yet. I am told it will be done in a couple of weeks, but I find that …
We are here now and the lavender is just starting in the higher altitudes and not quite in full bloom here in the valley yet. I am told it will be done in a couple of weeks, but I find that hard to believe. Still a air amount of poppies. No sunflowers at all. Cherries are ready.
I don't know for sure, but I doubt it. It's a working monastery and I saw no evidence that anyone gets married there. Just visiting it there are lots of rules about being quiet, booking your time …
I don't know for sure, but I doubt it. It's a working monastery and I saw no evidence that anyone gets married there. Just visiting it there are lots of rules about being quiet, booking your time to visit the inside, dress, etc. I could be wrong but I am strongly doubting it.
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