Montmajour Abbey
Montmajour Abbey (French: Abbaye Notre Dame de Montmajour) is located near Arles in the Bouches-du-Rhône département, Provence, in the south of France.
The Benedictine abbey is situated on a hill and has endured a colourful history of building and destruction from the 10th to the 18th century.
The 10th century Saint-Pierre hermitage, the Saint-Croix crypt and a 12th century Saint-Croix chapel are very important parts of the abbey.
 Map showing location of Arles - 43.6667 N, 4.6333 E |
 Part of the Abbey |
 Part of the Abbey |
 The watchtower called Tour Pons de l'Orme |
 Ruins of the Monastère Saint-Maur (18th C) |
 Ruins of the Monastère Saint-Maur (18th C) |
 Ruins of the Monastère Saint-Maur (18th C) |
 Corbeling supporting parapets |
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