Martin M. Miles' photos with the keyword: cistercien

Sitting in front of the entrance to the book shop at Senanque Abbey. Founded 1148, consecrated 1178 (The abbey! Not the bookstore!). The abbey is a brilliant example of the sober architecture, Bernhard of Clairvaux wanted, for the monasteries of the Cistercians. Though raided and looted during the Wars of Religion, nationalized and sold after the French Revolution, the whole complex seems still very intact. It is probably the most photographed abbey in the Provence. After having seen all the many postcards and photosbooks in the store behind, I had the impression, that all photos in and around the abbey were taken and published already. Dozend times. Then I noticed the nice reddish colour of the tiles, the entrances to the restrooms, the vending machine (coffee - 50 cents!) and the bins. And a poster of the "Fondation des Monastères", you want to know more? Here you go: www.fondationdesmonasteres.org/

Sénanque Abbey, founded 1148, consecrated 1178, is a brilliant example of the sober architecture, Bernhard of Clairvaux wanted to see, for the monastries of the Cistercians (aka "White Monks"). Though raided and looted during the Wars of Religion, nationalized and sold after the French Revolution, the whole complex still very intact and untouched. It is probably the by far most photographed abbey in the Provence. The majotity of guidebooks I have seen, have a photo of this abbey on the front. And there are certain spots, called "Kodak Points", where 90% of these photos are taken. This one too.

Sénanque Abbey, founded 1148, consecrated 1178, is a brilliant example of the sober architecture, Bernhard of Clairvaux wanted to see, for the monastries of the Cistercians (aka "White Monks"). Though raided and looted during the Wars of Religion, nationalized and sold after the French Revolution, the whole complex still seems to be very intact and untouched. It is probably the by far most photographed abbey in the Provence. The majotity of guidebooks I have seen, have a photo of this abbey on the front. And there are certain spots, called "Kodak Points", where 90% of these photos are taken. This one too.