![IMG_2220 The abbey of Sénanque is a cistercian abbey founded in 1148: it follows the rule of the Cîteaux abbey in Burgundy.](thumbs/IMG_2220.webp)
The abbey of Sénanque is a cistercian abbey founded in 1148: it follows the rule of the Cîteaux abbey in Burgundy.
![IMG_2211 Cistercian abbeys observe the Saint Benedict rule (6th century), living a life of prayer and work in a remote place, far from the secular world. The abbey of...](thumbs/IMG_2211.webp)
Cistercian abbeys observe the Saint Benedict rule (6th century), living a life of prayer and work in a remote place, far from the secular world. The abbey of…
![IMG_2274 In 1544 during the Religion wars the abbey was severely damaged; monks were expelled and the abbey was sold in 1791 during the French revolution. A small...](thumbs/IMG_2274.webp)
In 1544 during the Religion wars the abbey was severely damaged; monks were expelled and the abbey was sold in 1791 during the French revolution. A small…
![IMG_2226 The abbey church, in plain romanesque style, with no decoration so as not to disturb the praying monks.](thumbs/IMG_2226.webp)
The abbey church, in plain romanesque style, with no decoration so as not to disturb the praying monks.