Montmajour Abbey Arles, France

Visible from nearby Arles on its hilltop, the Abbaye de Montmajour was mostly constructed in the 12th century and is now a World Heritage Site.

Cloister Courtyard — View from the courtyard of the Romanesque cloister, looking east, late 12th century. The fortified tower dates from the 14th century. Montmajour Abbey, Provence, France. Image credit: Holly Hayes

Description

Visible from nearby Arles on its hilltop, the Abbaye de Montmajour was mostly constructed in the 12th century and is now a World Heritage Site. It includes a Romanesque cloister with notable capitals, a crypt built masterfully on sloping rock, and two small freestanding chapels.