Chancelade Abbey

A beautiful old abbey undergoing restoration

Just outside Perigueux, this is well worth a visit. The abbey is undergoing restoration but not just as a historical monument, which it certainly is, but as a Christian community. A small community of...

Wonderful, secluded piece of history

An Augustinian abbey founded in 1129, a typical example of Romanesque monastic architecture. Recently added contemporary buildings contain a new community house on the site. Harmony between styles tak...

Isolated and quiet

The remains of the abbey are located in an isolated and quiet spot. The main abbey church and small adjacent chapel are interesting but not of special note. The contrast between the cavernous church...

Work in progress but worth a visit

The site is undergoing a lot of restoration but you can visit the small Chapel opposite and the mail part of the Abbey and grounds. There are no charges but donations are appreciated.

Tucked away you have to negotiate small roads to find this gem

Okay so churches and cathedrals are abundant in this area and throughout France. Park up and walk around and through this one it is peaceful and very old! Fairly small and compact but definitely worth...