Monastery, la Chartreuse - CIRCA, Villeneuve lez Avignon
Founded by Pope Innocent VI in 1356, one of the largest and most remarkable monasteries of the Carthusian order with a church, three cloisters and forty cells, each with its garden and the frescoed chapel of the famous painter of the Palace of the Popes, Matteo Giovannetti. The Chartreuse is today also a major place of residence for artists ....
Contact
58 rue de la République
30400
Villeneuve lez Avignon
+33 490 15 24 24
accueil@chartreuse.org
https://chartreuse.org/site
At the time of the French Revolution, it was divided into lots and sold, its library and works of art were scattered and the monastery was severely damaged.
In 1835, the deterioration of the church and its frescoes attracted the attention of the writer Prosper Mérimée, who was then Inspector of Historical Monuments. He immediately started conservation proceedings. In 1909, the State began to rehabilitate the monastery, commissioning architect
Jules Formigé to make a complete survey of all buildings. The first restoration work was begun and the decision was taken to buy back, little by little, all the buildings in the original precinct.
Today, much of the monastery has been restored and visitors enjoy its harmonious proportions, the secluded charm of its cloisters and the shafts of light
The National Playwriting Centre (Centre national des écritures du spectacle) is a major venue in France and in Europe for residencies for playwrights and drama groups.
Each year the Centre has nearly sixty residencies, hosting authors, companies, research and experimental laboratories, training and master classes. The Centre also oftenopens to the public for rehearsals and other events prepared by the residents and guest artists, particularly in July in partnership with the Avignon Festival.
Opening Time
Monument
▪ from October 1st to March 31st
every day from 10 am to 5 pm
▪ from April 1st to September 30th
every day from 9:30 am to 6:30 pm
Last ticket issued 1/2 hour before closing.
Closed on January 1st, May 1st, November 1st and 11th, December 25th.
Annual closing from 7 to 20 January 2019 included.
bookstore
▪ from October 1st to March 31st
Tuesday to Saturday from 11 am to 12:30 pm and 2 pm to 5 pm
▪ from April 1st to September 30th
Tuesday to Saturday from 11 am to 12:30 pm and 2 pm to 6:30 pm
Library-Café Saint-Jean
▪ from October 1st to March 31st
Tuesday to Saturday from 11 am to 12:30 pm and 1:30 pm to 5 pm
▪ from April 1st to September 30th
Tuesday to Saturday from 11 am to 12:30 pm and 1:30 pm to 6:30 pm
Thematic of the place
Avignon City Pass, Musuems and monuments, Vaucluse Provence Pass
Public price
Plein : €8.00Price with the pass
Plein : Free