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In the heart of the Arles region, visit Abbey of Montmajour, founded in 948 by Benedictine monks.

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The Rencontres de la photographie

From 7 July to 5 October 2025

Upcoming exhibition

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The must-sees

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Vue générale de l'abbaye de Montmajour prise depuis un champ.

8 centuries of architecture on just one site

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Crossing of the galleries of the abbey cloister with sculpted decorations representing Saint Peter and an abbot

One of the most beautiful cloisters in Provence

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interior of the Hermitage of Saint Peter in the rock of Mont Major

The Saint-Pierre hermitage

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Passion Monuments loyalty card from the Centre des monuments nationaux

Passion monuments loyalty program

Enjoy unlimited access to Montmajour Abbey! The Passion monuments card gives you access to over 80 monuments throughout France. A must for heritage lovers.

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Abbey of Montmajour as seen by...
« At the beginning of my life, there was Montmajour, a magical place, a royal gift from my mother. »
Lucien Clergue, photographer (1934-2014)