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Abbey of Sénanque

The Abbey of Sénanque is a historic 12th-century Cistercian monastery, located in Provence, France. Surrounded by lavender fields and peaceful countryside, it features classic Romanesque architecture with a stone church, cloisters, and living quarters. Still functioning as a monastic community, monks live and work there, focusing on prayer and contemplation. The abbey is renowned for its harmony with the natural landscape and its well-preserved, serene environment, making it a symbol of medieval monastic life and a popular destination for visitors seeking spiritual and architectural beauty.