ABBAYE DE FONTFROIDE

Just 10 minutes from Narbonne, step into the heart of a preserved and private world—a listed historic site that preserves within its walls the architectural treasures and spirituality of the people who once lived there—from Cistercian monks to Gustave Fayet, an artist and patron of the arts, who acquired the abbey in 1908. Under his leadership, Fontfroide became a hub for artistic gatherings and creative energy. The abbey’s walls bear rich traces of these past residents—to be discovered during a tour, a concert, or an exhibition. Gardens and architecture come together at Fontfroide: included in the tour of the abbey, the rose garden and the gardens designated as “Jardin Remarquable” (Remarkable Garden) invite you to take a bucolic stroll. Round out your visit with a stroll through the surrounding hills and enjoy remarkable views of this millennium-old heritage site.