From the owner: Un lieu hors du temps Cet havre de paix et de recueillement, fondé en 1148 par les moines de…read morel'Abbaye de Mazan sous l'égide de Saint-Benoît, est l'une des trois abbayes cisterciennes de Provence. La construction de cet ensemble monastique à l'architecture dépouillée durera plus de cent ans. Il est possible de visiter l'église abbatiale, le cloître, le dortoir, le chauffoir et la salle capitulaire (conférencier le mardi et vendredi en novembre et décembre sur réservation) Ce lieu de vie et de prières n'est pas un site touristique ordinaire et demande un certain respect (vêtements, silence) mais reste ouvert au visiteur. La réservation est fortement conseillée (effectif limité)

It's worth the trip out to the Abbey. We were in Gordes for the day and it was close by…read more The road is a bit tough and during the afternoon is was busy. We had to park at the top of the road and walk down to the abbey area. Take some time to tour the church and looks at the carving around the door area and inside. Knights Templar? We enjoyed taking photos and visit the shop. Posted several photos.

Very beautiful place! There is a big lavender field on the north side that was just about to…read morebloom when we visited in mid-June. There is a tour of the 870-year old Abbey every hour that is the Only way to visit the abbey after 11am, and Only offered in French. Beautiful place, very minimalistic.