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Sénanque Abbey
A 12th-century Cistercian abbey in a hidden valley, fronted by rows of lavender, the emblem of Provence.
- Open
- Most days, by guided visit; it's a working monastery
- Price
- Paid for visits inside
- Time Needed
- 1 hour
- Address
- Abbaye de Sénanque, 84220 GordesDirections
- Getting There
- About 10 minutes by car north of Gordes.
Why Go
Monks founded the abbey in 1148, and a small community still lives and works here, growing the lavender that blooms purple in front of the plain stone church in early summer. Guided visits show the cloister and dormitory; the view from the road above is free.
Tips
- The lavender is at its best from late June to mid-July.
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