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Port-Sainte-Marie Charterhouse

Port-Sainte-Marie Charterhouse

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Port-Sainte-Marie Charterhouse

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Location: Les Ancizes-Comps, Riom, Auvergne Rhône Alpes, France

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Paul_C

October 27, 2023

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The Chartreuse de Port-Sainte-Marie is a former monastery of the Carthusian order founded in 1219. You can explore the ruins of the ancient buildings, which are listed as historic monuments, and discover the rich cultural and economic influence of the monks in the region. You can also admire the landscapes of the Sioule valley, which is part of the Natura 2000 network, and discover the diversity of the region's flora and fauna. The site is open to visitors from Easter to All Saints' Day and offers guided tours, games, workshops and cultural events.

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October 5, 2022

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Remains of a Carthusian monastery, founded in the 13th century. The site being maintained, it is possible on site to learn more about this site listed as a historical monument.

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Torsten E.

May 16, 2024

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Chartreuse Port-Sainte-Marie is a former Carthusian monastery founded in 1219 in Auvergne at the end of the Sioule valley. It is located on the road between Les Ancizes and Saint-Jacques-d'Ambur. During the French Revolution, the monastery was destroyed and today only remains as a ruin.
Source: fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chartreuse_de_Port-Sainte-Marie

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Elevation 530 m

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