Monastir del Camp

Passa, France

Monastir del Camp ('The Monastery Camp') was, according a legend, founded by the request of Charlemagne after his victory over the Saracens in 785. Historically, the Priory of Monastir del Camp was founded in 1116 by the Augustine canons to the premises of Artal II , bishop of Elne. Thereafter, the priory became a Benedictine monastery, which will remain in operation until 1786.

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Founded: 1116
Category: Religious sites in France
Historical period: Birth of Capetian dynasty (France)

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Anna Serra (6 months ago)
Monastery with a Gothic cloister, with an entrance to the Romanesque church with capitals of the Master of Cabestany, the interior of the church has not been restored
Claudine Nappé (6 months ago)
A place to discover! He's fabulous. the explanations of the passionate person who watches over this place are full of anecdotes and knows how to perfectly convey to us his passion for this sublime Priory. The little film is fun and well made. Christ's collection is unique!!! Thank you for this splendid discovery.
Miklos Tomka (8 months ago)
Nice if you are in the area. Not worth as a place to drive from a distance
RACHEL LAMOTTE (9 months ago)
I found this magnificent hamlet where I spent my childhood holidays. An incredible place full of history: the priory not to be missed, its charming owner will tell you her story through time.
Pascal Heulin (11 months ago)
A place full of heavy and turbulent history. But paradoxically very peaceful. A Roman, revolutionary, pre-modern story. A superb monument which managed to be saved to be shown to generations and which comes back to life.
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