Garden of the Abbey of Valsaintes
The Jardin de l'Abbaye de Valsaintes is a place steeped in history located in Simiane-la-Rotonde. It allows you to discover different flowers and multiple vegetation.
At the end of a quiet road, at an altitude of 600 m, is unveiled a magnificent panorama of the Luberon, in the center of a vast natural cut called from the highest antiquity “Absinthe Valley”.
A 'serenity break' in a singular garden, a land of memory since Prehistory, and its Cistercian church, its collection of roses, its dry garden and its agroecological vegetable garden.
- Go to the garden of the Abbey of Valsaintes by bike or stop for a visit in the heart of a remarkable garden full of history.
- Guided tours are organized off-season at 3pm.
- In summer, several historical and garden tours are offered daily as well as Gregorian singing in the church.
- New: The appointment of small gardeners!
- Animations for children organized at 3pm on Wednesdays excluding July/August.
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Garden of the Abbey of Valsaintes
Abbaye de Valsaintes
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04150 Simiane-la-Rotonde
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