DOS REIS FIGUEIREDO ANTONIO

Beautiful and calm place. Out of season, weekday and 30 minutes after opening - we were there almost alone 😊

I really enjoyed my visit. It’s in a very special place in amongst the lovely wooded hills of the Var. I didn’t mind paying the entrance fee because how much would it cost to maintain these sort of buildings and repair them! It was lovely to walk around and soak in the atmosphere. There’s also a lovely cafe just outside at run by a lovely mother and his son And there was good spots for us to park our bicycles.

Beautiful abandoned monastery set among trees a few miles outside Carcès. The monks may have gone, but their church and monastic buildings remain and it's fascinating to look at how they, and the Lay Brothers, lived their simple lives. (Not too simple though. Look at the size of that tithe barn). The acoustics in the the Romanesque church are wonderful. Outside, even the grasshoppers keep reverentially quiet. If feeding the flesh is as important to you as feeding the spirit, then there's a very pleasant little coffee shop in the car park a few hundred yards away. Tickets are 9€ and can be bought in advance on the website.

One of the most amazing places i've visited, really shows how monks used to live back in the day. Abbey and surrounding nature makes you feel like you're back to medieval times

We went here on the recommendation of a family member and were not disappointed. What a fantastic abbey that is still in it's original condition. You can take a 1 hour guided tour or take the map and tour on your own. If you would like a guided tour in a different language than French, make sure you call ahead and request the language you would like for your tour. The atmosphere here was very peaceful. Plenty to photograph and appreciate. Would definitely recommend a tour here if you are in the area. Well worth it.

Just a beautiful and peaceful place. I recommend!

Worth the visit, PLEASE pay the £3 for the audio tour device because it makes such a difference and makes this amazing abbey woth the visit. Its 911 years old! There is am actor also voicing the part of an abbot and what he saw in his day, it made the visit come alive.

Wonderful visit ! Sellers were attentive, kind and happy to help you. The entrance is 8€ for adults but it's free for those under 18 years old. (Excellent for a family) Provides services such as guided tours. Visit take an average of 1 hour. Also provide book about French Historic Monuments, Bible, and so on in their shop at the entrance of the building. Have a parking lot with a small food seller. Prices are ok which is nice when you have kids and/or babies. I recommend it to everyone !