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Abbaye de Silvacane's Description

One of the “Three Sisters from Provence”, the Silvacane abbey, founded in the 12th century, is typical of the Cistercian organisation. The oldest part is the church, which was completed early in the 13th century. It stands against the cloister, the galleries of which run along the monks’ buildings. To the East, the chapter house and the monks’ room or warmer room have 13th century gothic vaults. To the north, the great refectory was renovated in the 15th century. Although the buildings were turned into a farmhouse during the Revolution, they kept their original aspect with the help of a year-long restoration program decided by the State.