The Montmajour Abbey is located about 1 hour by car from Le Clos Geraldy, charming b&b in Provence with pool and Spa.
At the gates of the city of Arles, the Benedictine abbey of Montmajour is an exceptional example of 8 centuries of history and architecture in Provence from 949 to 1791.
In addition, the monument can accommodate 50 to 80 monks. It consists of several buildings. It is a perfect repertoire of Romanesque, Gothic and Classical styles. The necropolis from the 11th and 14th centuries, the abbey from the 12th and 13th centuries. But also the Cloitre from the 12th, 14th and 18th centuries, the holy cross from the 12th century. Or the 14th century Pons de l’Orme tower and the 18th century Saint Maur monastery.
The buildings are served by the cloister restored in 1872. The chapter house, the refectory, the cellar, the library, the kitchens. You can admire remarkable representations of fantastic animals, human figures and plants under the capitals.
Built on a rocky islet, Montmajour Abbey has been a UNESCO heritage site since 1968. And, you can see in the distance, the panorama of Arles, Tarascon, the plain of Crau and the Alpilles.
During the Rencontres Photographiques d´Arles, you can attend exhibitions of works in the abbey.
Finally, the Clos Geraldy can provide a sheet prepared by us, for a walk between Arles, Montmajour and the Camargue. with routes and stages.