Name: ABBAYE DE ST HILAIRE
Address: Rampe de l'église, Saint-Hilaire, 11250, FRANCE
Rating: 9

The Benedictine Abbey of Saint-Hilaire is located in the picturesque Lauquet valley. Occupying a dominant position in the heart of the old medieval fort of Saint-Hilaire, this monastery on a human scale is organized around its Gothic cloister. It houses the "sarcophagus" of Saint-Sernin, a major work by the Master of Cabestany. It is here that in 1531, the monks invented the first sparkling wine in the world, the Blanquette. ANNUAL CLOSURE FOR 15 DAYS DURING DECEMBER - JANUARY 2022 Last... Read more
The Benedictine Abbey of Saint-Hilaire is located in the picturesque Lauquet valley. Occupying a dominant position in the heart of the old medieval fort of Saint-Hilaire, this monastery on a human scale is organized around its Gothic cloister. It houses the "sarcophagus" of Saint-Sernin, a major work by the Master of Cabestany. It is here that in 1531, the monks invented the first sparkling wine in the world, the Blanquette. ANNUAL CLOSURE FOR 15 DAYS DURING DECEMBER - JANUARY 2022 Last entry 30 minutes before closing time. The site is unfortunately not accessible to people with reduced mobility. Advantage(s) Carca' Pass: - €1.00 per adult

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