abbaye saint guilhem le desert
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abbaye saint guilhem le desert印象
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We visited Saint Guilhem after a blissful day in the Gorge d'Heric and were blown away by the beauty and tranquility of this ancient place. It's setting is stunning and despite the tourism,it manages to retain it's character and integrity. It deserves its status as a World Heritage Site.
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Having seen the real remnants of the Abbey cloisters in the Cloisters Museum in New York, it was such a treat to see the actual place where these came from. It's amazing to have gone full circle (we loved the NYC Cloisters and didn't imagine that we would find ourselves visiting the real source of their collection someday). Nevertheless, the St Guilhem abbey still retains the solitude and atmosphere of medieval Christian worship. The cloister itself is now half of its original beauty (most of it now in New York) but set against the backdrop of the mountains it is still postcard perfect. The abbey bookshop opens from 2pm and you can buy an informative booklet about the village and its surrounds for €5.00, it had great info on the history of abbey. You can easily spend a good half hour wandering around here, it is lovely and peaceful, a sanctuary from the world outside.
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If you can walk the steep hill to the Abbey it is well worth a visit. It is on the Camino and I was thrilled to walk a little of the way.A delightful little village...But parking is a huge problem.....but be patient it is worth it!
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The church was started in the 12thC I believe and has several styles of church architecture. It has an amazingly high vaulted ceiling and gives off a feeling of calm. The cloisters are very serene and there is a museum within them. I found it amazing that such a small village, had such a large church. From it, you walk out directly into the village square with it's restaurants and shops. There is a very old tree in the middle of the square, and I imagine, it must have seen a lot of events happening!
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This location is out of the way but worth the trip. lovely views of beautiful rugged countryside. Impressive old Abbey that is still in operation.
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A very busy spot this town with parking a major issue, come late in the day to park at the top of the town and it is a short walk to the abbey. It is a beautiful, spare, peaceful example of romanesque architecture, with a lovely cloister outside.Pause for a moment to contemplate all off the footsteps that went before you, light a candle..it is lovely.
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As you enter the village square, you will be greeted by a huge sycamore tree, planted in 1855. Explored the charming village on those narrow winding roads, stopped by for a snack (espresso and crape), visited the church. The atmosphere of this village takes you back in time. Gellone Abbey is classed as a UNESCO World Heritage site as well as Pont du Diable bridge which is one of the oldest medieval bridges in France.
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This village is a beautiful place to stop a after a canoe trip down the L'Herault River or even by itself. As with many small villages, the Abbaye (abbey) or church are the center of the attractions in town. However, here there are many shops with, not just tourist souvenirs, but with many shops where local artisans sell their wares. There is everything from art, to soaps, to jewelry. Above the village is a fortress built into the face of a cliff on the mountain. The food in town is wonderful, especially, if like us, you like to snack your way though town trying many different things.
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The Abbey in this tiny village is certainly worth a visit. It is very beautiful and has a lovely serene feeling about it. Delightful cloister as well..
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This abbey blends Romanesque, medieval, and Roman trappings and as such could represent the growth of Europe in architecture. Pretty cool to see. Huge barrell vaults on the inside and an picture postcard views on the outside. And it's free!