Sainte-Marie du Désert Abbey

Bellegarde-Sainte-Marie, France

Sainte-Marie du Désert Abbey was founded in 1852. It was raised to the status of priory in 1855, and to abbey in 1861. The abbey was founded on the pilgrimage site of Marie Desclassan's tomb, who lived in there eremitic life in 1109-1117.

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Founded: 1852
Category: Religious sites in France

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agnes janer (2 years ago)
A place of prayer, simplicity and fraternity, a peaceful country, I love everything about this Abbey ❣️?
Dark Rose (3 years ago)
The gap is too big between theory and the real world. This is a project of financiers who have corrupted the image of solidarity and proximity that they want to give themselves on the face of it. Making money on human betting is just revolting.
Arnaud THIERY (3 years ago)
Magnificent place not to be missed in the surroundings. The building is sumptuous on a huge estate. You also have a shop open every day with fresh, local and seasonal products.
JEANNE PICCARDI (3 years ago)
Perfect place for a work seminar! Very accessible (less than 45 minutes from Toulouse and possibility of providing shuttles from Garde l'Isle Jourdain). Very warm welcome, a lot of professionalism and adaptation on the part of the entire team at Le Village de François! Simple but very clean rooms; large working room; very refreshing and inspiring environment! Perfect for a group of 30 people. I highly recommend!
Adrien Toms (3 years ago)
France would not have many tourists, if there were not in the end: Christians and secular Christian history Funny to see people visiting, when they say they are not believers and never go to church, never talk about faith,... A place to visit, like so many places in France, no need to go elsewhere, our country is an open-air treasure, a Christian treasure open to the rest, a paradise.
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