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Once almost in ruins, La Lucerne Abbey was practically reconstructed in spectacular fashion. Admire the 12C West front, the Romanesque doorway and the nave recalling the Cistercian style. Inside, the chancel is amazingly bright and lofty. Note the Gothic bell tower resting on the transept which houses an 18C organ. On your way out, visit the former refectory and its 12C "lavatorium" (ablutions fountain), the halls of justice now devoted to exhibitions and the dovecot pierced with 1 500 holes. The remains of an aqueduct (1803) can be seen in the park.

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  • Apr-Sep: 10am-noon, 2-6.30pm; Oct-Nov: 10am-noon, 2-5pm; Dec and mid-Feb to end of Mar: daily except Tue 10am-noon, 2-5pm. Guided tours available in Jul-Aug.

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3 opinions

4/5

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  • Must not be missed (2)
  • Worth the trip (0)
  • Interesting (1)
  • Not interesting (0)
  • 25/05/2011, fra

    l.truca

    5/5

    Review information

    • Language: fra
    • Position : With friends
    • opinions : Must not be missed

    Pros

    Une abbaye nichée dans la vallée du Thar, à l'orée de la forêt. Une restauration spectaculaire et une histoire remarquable. C'est un site à découvrir et surtout à ne pas manquer !!! +++++++

    Cons

  • 17/12/2009, fra

    abbaye lucerne

    5/5

    Review information

    • Language: fra
    • Position : With friends
    • opinions : Must not be missed

    Pros

    Une petite merveille nichée dans un écrin de verdure!.. Nombreux bâtiments à visiter, un travail de restauration exemplaire, et une visite dans le calme et la sérénité. De toute beauté!

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