Sarrance Monastery

Pyrénées-Atlantiques, France

Sarrance Monastery belonged to the Betharram Fathers who had replaced the Premonstratensians who left after the French Revolution. The Premonstratensian order founded their monastery in this place in 1345, the site of a Marian pilgrimage dating from the 12th century. They maintained religious services in this place, served the parish and welcomed pilgrims and travellers on the Roman road to Santiago de Compostela.

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Founded: 1345
Category: Religious sites in France
Historical period: Valois Dynasty and Hundred Year's War (France)

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jean-marie lelièvre (14 months ago)
We have just spent 8 days at the priory hostel. Ideal place to break away from the "world", discover Béarn, the Pyrenees and even make a foray into Spain. This place offers those who wish the opportunity to follow the services celebrated by the Prémontré brothers who live at the priory. The place offers two reception possibilities, one at the hotel and another for pilgrims to Santiago.
Alberto Andres Rubio (2 years ago)
The original Sanctuary was founded in the 12th century, from this period only a Romanesque apse and the carving of Nuestra Señora de Piedra that originated the cult remain. In the 17th century, in the Baroque style, a reconstruction was carried out that gave it its current appearance. The community of Premostatense monks perform their prayers to the public and the magnificent organ sounds spectacular as do the voices of the brothers. A magnificent cloister inside. It maintains a hostel for pilgrims and as a House of Prayer.
Maite Casaurang (2 years ago)
Magnificent monastery located in Sarrance, a pilgrimage village where the Compostela path passes which crosses the beautiful Aspe valley.
Tadeusz Mętel (2 years ago)
There are places you want to return to and places you would like to forget. This place is different, this is where you would like to stay. Beautiful, full of peace. Comfortable rooms, great food. Such places have soul. Best regards and thank you
Arjen Veltman (3 years ago)
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