Religious Heritage of Provence

Provence’s religious landscape is defined by its architectural diversity, ranging from the austere 12th-century Cistercian "Three Sisters of Provence"—Sénanque and Silvacane—to the grand Romanesque portals of St. Trophime in Arles. Significant sites include the fortified Benedictine Montmajour Abbey and the Gothic masterpieces of Avignon. These cathedrals and monasteries showcase centuries of evolution, from early Romanesque structures to Renaissance additions, often built upon Roman foundations or integrated into medieval defensive walls.

Sénanque Abbey

Sénanque Abbey is a Cistercian abbey near the village of Gordes in the département of the Vaucluse in Provence, France.

Avignon Cathedral

Avignon Cathedral is a Roman Catholic church located next to the Palais des Papes in Avignon, France.

Church of St. Trophime

The Church of St. Trophime is a Roman Catholic church and former cathedral located in the city of Arles, in the Bouches-du-Rhône Department…

St Pierre Church

A spectacular Gothic church built in 1358 is a must-see sight when near the Palais des Papes.

Saint Césaire Church

Designed in the Southern Gothic style, this church's interior is famous for its pointed arches and original floor tiles.

Church of Our Lady of Hope

This 16th-century church is designed in distinguishable Gothic style with a Renaissance porch. Its belltower is impressive, too.

St Martial Temple

This marvelous church with a noteworthy courtyard was built in the 14th century. Since then it served many different purposes.

Montmajour Abbey

Montmajour Abbey, formally the Abbey of St. Peter in Montmajour, was a fortified Benedictine monastery built between the 10th and 18th…

Church of Our Lady of Good Voyage

This splendid 19th-century church has been thoroughly restored recently. Admire the statues and the grand organ inside.

Église Notre-Dame de la Garoupe

This small chapel dedicated to sailors is enveloped by a peaceful atmosphere of the place and the beautiful panoramic view of the…

Orange Cathedral

Orange Cathedral is a Roman Catholic church and former cathedral, and national monument of France, located in the town of Orange, Vaucluse.

Abbaye Saint-Eusèbe

A former Benedictine monastery in the Luberon massif, this 12th-century Romanesque abbey features a distinctive bell tower and a vaulted church that now serves as a cultural venue.

Château de Thouzon

Located atop Thouzon Hill, these ruins comprise a former fortified Benedictine monastery. The site preserves two 11th-century Romanesque chapels and remains of defensive walls overlooking the Sorgue plain.

Chapelle Saint-Louis

Built in the late 16th century as part of a Jesuit novitiate, this chapel features a classical facade and served as a major religious training center in Avignon for centuries.

Silvacane Abbey

Silvacane Abbey is a former Cistercian monastery in the municipality of La Roque-d'Anthéron, Bouches-du-Rhône, in Provence, France.

Church of our Lady of the Major

One of the main dominants of Arles dates back to the 12th century but has been rebuilt many times.

Saint-Julien Church

Built in 1119, this church is one of the important historic monuments of Arles. Its architectural style is mixed - from Gothic to Baroque.

Collegiate Church Notre-Dame-des-Anges

Originally a 13th-century structure, this church was extensively rebuilt in the 17th century. It is renowned for its lavish Baroque interior, featuring ornate wood carvings, gilded altarpieces, and 222 sculpted angels.

Toulon Cathedral

Toulon Cathedral, also known as Sainte-Marie-Majeure, is a Catholic church located in Toulon, in the Var department of France.

Cathédrale Sainte-Marie-de-l'Assomption

Situated in the medieval upper town of Vaison-la-Romaine, this former 15th-century cathedral features a mix of Romanesque and Gothic architectural elements, reflecting the town's historical shift from the Roman valley to the heights.