Chartreuse de la Verne
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Chartreuse de la Verne - by Eric Tozello on Google
Description
The Chartreuse de la Verne is a Carthusian monastery located in the massif des Maures, in the hinterland between Hyères and Fréjus, in South Eastern France. It was founded in the late 12th century but closed during the French Revolution (1789). Monastic life has partially resumed there since the 1980's but the monument is open to the public most of the year (annual closure in January). The building is situated at the top of a rocky outcrop and measures about 155m x 85m. It includes a defensive wall, a large portal, a chapel, a jail (!), a church, a small cloister, refectory, baking area, oil press, monk cells, the large cloister (70m x 25m) and the cemetery.
Access & Transport
Address: Corniche des Maures, 83610 Collobrières The Monastery is 55km northeast of Toulon. Take the A57 and exit 10 onto the D14. After exactly 22km past Pierrefeu-du-Var take a right onto the D214 at Croix d'Anselme until you reach. Coming from the St-Tropez / Fréjus area, take the D98 to Cogolin and then the D48 / D14 for 20km and turn left onto the D214 at Croix d'Anselme until you reach.
Instructions & Recommendations
We suggest having a GPS app or even better: a map. Also do take note that between 21 June and 20 Sept. the RD214 is subject to closure if the risk of foret fire is too high. You can check the status on the prefecture website (http://www.var.gouv.fr/), in the Var Matin newspaper or by calling the Collobrières tourist office on 04 94 48 08 00.
Environmental & Social
Environmentally neutral. The admission fees contribute to the maintenance and restoration of the Chartreuse
Conclusion
The Chartreuse de la Verne isn't for those short on time ... or with motion sickness. The visit isn't the most comprehensive but the scenery to get there and the views of the Carthusian monastery nestled in the hills will reward those keen to discover the massif des Maures countryside with a dash of cultural attraction.
Key positive
Picturesque setting
Visually impressive complex
Key negative
Long drive on narrow roads that not everybody will enjoy
Not that much to see inside and lack of detailed information
Suitability
No religious denomination restrictions. Because of the stairs, the access for disabled persons is particularly difficult and impossible with a wheelchair (it is possible to drive all the way to the monastery though)
About this Rating
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Desktop
RESEARCHED IN
June 2024
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Koreval
av. transport time:1h 15m
est. visit time:1h 30m
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