Abbeys, Monasteries and Priories in the Hérault

Abbaye
34570 Pignan

The former Abbey of Vignogoul, founded in the 12th century in Pignan (Hérault), is a Cistercian abbey transformed in the 13th and 15th centuries, classified as a Historic Monument in 1862. Its Gothic architecture and religious history mark Occitanie.

Eglise gothique
34770 Gigean

The former Abbey of Saint-Félix-de-Montceau, founded in the 13th century, is a Gothic and Romanesque monastery located in Gigean, Occitanie, marked by a Benedictine then Cistercian history, today in partially restored ruins.

Eglise gothique
34560 Villeveyrac

Valmagne Abbey, founded in the 12th century in Villeveyrac, Occitanie, is an iconic Cistercian abbey, famous for its Gothic church and wine history. Ranked a historic monument, it combines medieval heritage and still active vineyards.

Eglise romane
34650 Joncels

The former Abbey of Saint-Pierre de Lunas, founded in the 7th century in Joncels (Hérault), is a Benedictine Romanesque monastery from which the church, the capitular hall and remains of the cloister remain.

Eglise romane
34700 Saint-Privat

The Priory Saint-Michel de Grandmont, a 12th-century monastery in Saint-Privat, Occitanie, is a jewel of the order of Grandmont, classified as a historical monument and surrounded by a preserved forest.

Abbaye
34320 Roujan

Cassan Abbey, a former Augustinian abbey founded in the 11th century in Roujan (Occitanie), is a historical monument combining Romanesque and classical architecture, a witness to eight centuries of religious and seigneurial history.

Abbaye
34600 Villemagne-l'Argentière

The Abbey of Villemagne, founded in the 7th century and rebuilt in the 17th century, is an ancient Benedictine abbey located in Villemagne-l'Argentière, Occitanie, marked by a rich and turbulent history.

Eglise romane
34460 Cazedarnes

Sainte-Marie de Fontcaude Abbey, a former 12th century pre-demonstrated abbey, is located in Cazedarnes, Occitanie, classified as a historical monument for its Romanesque architecture and its preserved setting in the Hérault.