ABBAYE DE FONTFROIDE

Just 10 minutes from Narbonne, enter the heart of a preserved and private world, a listed heritage site that preserves within its walls the architectural riches and spirituality of the men who have occupied it, from the Cistercian monks to Gustave Fayet, artist and patron of the arts, who acquired the Abbey in 1908. Under his impetus, Fontfroide became a place of artistic encounters and creative effervescence. The Abbey walls bear rich witness to these residences, which can be discovered during a visit, a concert or an exhibition? Gardens and Architecture come together at Fontfroide: integrated into the abbey tour, the rose garden and gardens classified as "Jardin Remarquable" are an invitation to a bucolic stroll. Round off your visit with a stroll in the surrounding mountains, and take in the remarkable views of this thousand-year-old heritage. A gourmet stop-off at the Restaurant de Fontfroide or Caveau de Fontfroide is a must, to sample the new range of "Fontfroide" wines and other local products.