Grandvaux Abbey

Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Saint-Claude

Grande-Rivière

Grandvaux Abbey

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Grandvaux Abbey

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Parc naturel régional du Haut-Jura

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Location: Grande-Rivière, Saint-Claude, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France

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May 16, 2022

Hiking

The Abbey of Notre-Dame du Grandvaux justifies the name of the lake on the shores of which it sits. During its history, it has been neglected, downgraded and then occupied again several times.

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April 7, 2023

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With its unique clock tower, this abbey gives its name to the lake and what a beautiful setting.

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September 12, 2025

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The old abbey right on the lake.

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Elevation 880 m

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Saturday 7 November

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15 %

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