Historic site and monument

La Chartreuse de Sainte-Croix-en-Jarez

Sainte-Croix-en-Jarez

Description

Silence. We're visiting.
Don't worry, nobody is going to ask you to do penance to get through the door. And you'll see, everything is orderly and beautiful, but without luxury or ornateness. Because the Chartreux Order that occupied the premises for 5 centuries was of the opinion "that you don't need much to be happy". For sure, that in comparison we look like we're overdoing things. But let's get things back in their place. They were all about contemplation. We're all about action.
Today La Chartreuse consists of 44 houses inhabited by people like you and me leading the ordinary lives of ordinary people. Whereas not so long ago (until 1794) La Chartreuse was inhabited by 12 fathers (the monks that just pray) and 15 brothers (the ones who work for the order's subsistence) all them devoted to living pious lives. No contact with the outside, no distractions (not even WiFi). A monk's life, in other words. And, of course, no women. Except a certain Beatrix de la Tour, who founded the site. A worthy ancestor of some of today's exceptional women, who lived and died among all these Men. Respect .
You have to admit the site is pretty magic. From the Fathers' courtyard to the Brothers', from the churches to the old kitchens not to mention the reconstituted retreat of a Chartreux father, La Chartreuse has many treasures to share: wall paintings 14th century church stalls, fortified façade, among other things. Once you've looked round and learned all there is to know about monastic life, you will be allowed to go and taste the magic beverage: the legendary Chartreuse. A green liqueur carefully concocted from 130 different plants, which seriously risks getting you drunk. Literally and figuratively. So, say a little prayer for your salvation and let's return to life outside.

Tips

Included in Saint-Etienne City Card

Ouverture

From 30/03 to 30/06/2024
Opening hours on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday between 10 am and 12.30 pm and between 1.30 pm and 6 pm.
Closed on Tuesday.
Closed exceptionally on May 1st.

From 01/07 to 31/08/2024
Opening hours daily between 10 am and 12.30 pm and between 1.30 pm and 6 pm.

From 01/09 to 03/11/2024
Opening hours on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday between 10 am and 12.30 pm and between 1.30 pm and 6 pm.
Closed on Tuesday.

Tarifs

Free access.

Contact et accès
4 place des portes
42800 Sainte-Croix-en-Jarez
Loire (42)
Informations complémentaires
Équipements
  • Covered picnic area
  • Car park
  • Coach parking
  • Parking nearby
  • Public WC
  • Bar
  • Defibrillator
  • Picnic area
  • Exhibition space
  • Restaurant
  • Meeting room
  • Toilets
  • Entertainments room
Activités
  • Handicrafts workshops
  • Temporary exhibition
  • Entertainment evenings
  • Shows
  • Theatre
  • Activity
  • Children's entertainment
  • Concert
  • Product tasting
Moyen de Paiement
  • Check
  • Cash
  • Bank/credit card
  • Travellers Cheque
  • Credit transfer
Langues parlées
  • Italian
  • German
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
Langues de visite
  • German
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Italian
Animaux
  • Acceptés : animaux tenus en laisse
Visite
  • Durée moyenne (individuels) : 90 min

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