Name: ABBAYE DE LAGRASSE
Address: 6 rive Gauche, Lagrasse, 11220, FRANCE

The Lagrasse Abbey is one of the historic and architectural treasures of the Aude cathare. Discover the secrets of this Benedictine monastery, founded under Charlemagne. The Sainte-Marie de Lagrasse Abbey was the largest abbey in the Aude department. Located on the left bank of the Orbieu, which divides the village in two, the Benedictine monastery combines monumental elements that trace a very long architectural history, from the 8th to the 18th century. Between the French Revolution and... Read more
The Lagrasse Abbey is one of the historic and architectural treasures of the Aude cathare. Discover the secrets of this Benedictine monastery, founded under Charlemagne. The Sainte-Marie de Lagrasse Abbey was the largest abbey in the Aude department. Located on the left bank of the Orbieu, which divides the village in two, the Benedictine monastery combines monumental elements that trace a very long architectural history, from the 8th to the 18th century. Between the French Revolution and the beginning of the 21st century, many owners succeeded each other in this temple of medieval architecture. In 2004, the Department of Aude acquired the oldest part of the Monastery, now called “Public Abbey”. LAST ENTRY 5:25 PM - CLOSED ON DECEMBER 25 Carca Pass Advantage: -1 € per adult

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