There are relatively few abbeys in Provence, but the three which were built in this region are among the most famous of all: Sénanque, Silvacane and the oldest, Le Thoronet, known collectively as the “Three Sisters of Provence”. Hidden away in a tree-lined avenue which has recently been classified as a historic site, Le Thoronet Abbey presents the visitor with a strikingly realistic vision of what a Cistercian monastery must have resembled in the Middle Ages. Certain buildings linked to the daily lives of the White Monks – a monumental gatehouse and the ruins of a guest house, along with courtyards and walled gardens – still remain within the enclosure wall of the monastery. Major archaeological excavations have contributed to a greater understanding of the site. The design of the church, situated in the centre of this “city”, is extremely pure, while the cloisters are austere and elegant. They are architectural masterpieces, recognised as such as early as the French Revolution and were included in the first inventory drawn up by the Monuments historiques in 1840 Paperback book has 48 Pages and is in Good Used Condition There are some ticket stubs inside front cover 2x Thoronet, abbaye du dated 24/09/2016 2x Abbé Saunière dated 18 October 2007 Related Products:Scotland The Rough Guide: Paperback Book for saleThe 4 Disciplines of Execution: Achieving Your Wildly Important GoalsThe Great Central From the Footplate: Robert Robotham and Frank Stratford
