Silvacane Abbey France

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Founded in 1147, Silvacane Abbey is the newest of the Cistercian monasteries known as the Three Sisters of Provence. Its name means "forest of reeds," after the landscape in which it was built. The church was constructed from 1175 to 1230; the cloister was added between 1250 and 1300. David Joyal all photos →

Founded in 1147, Silvacane Abbey is one of the Cistercian monasteries known as the Three Sisters of Provence. Its buildings are rather bare but have a noble simplicity that is representative of Cistercian ideals.

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Silvacane Abbey
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Holly Hayes
Date Published
October 8, 2013
Last Updated
April 15, 2024
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