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Dreaming Of France: Fontfroide Abbey

The Cistercian abbey near Narbonne mixes austere architecture, Mediterranean landscapes, and modern art.

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Sep 07, 2024
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Abbey de Fontfroide. Photo courtesy of Aude Tourisme. ©yannmonel

During our summer vacation in Southern France, we took a day trip to Fontfroide Abbey. The site had been on my radar because of its connection to the region’s Cathar history. But beyond its links to everyone’s favorite heretics, it’s a spectacular example of Medieval architecture.

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