Senanque Abbey Gordes, France

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View of the abbey from north across lavender fields. Nestled in a valley in Provence, the Cistercian Abbey of Senanque was founded in 1148. The austere and harmonious church, built in the Romanesque style, was consecrated in 1178. David Joyal all photos →

Founded in 1148, the Abbaye Notre-Dame de Sénanque is a lovely Cistercian abbey and one of the best places to see Provence's famed lavender fields. Its austere and harmonious Romanesque church was completed in 1178.

Location map of Senanque Abbey, Gordes, France. Click to enlarge.
Aerial view of Senanque Abbey, Gordes, France. Click to enlarge.

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Gordes, France
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Page Title
Senanque Abbey
Added By
Holly Hayes
Date Published
October 8, 2013
Last Updated
April 15, 2024
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