Experts' Choice Award Abbaye de Montmajour
What the experts agree on
This atmospheric Romanesque abbey overlooking Arles's marshlands captivates with its 12th-century church, carved cloister, and striking tower views. Temporary art installations and photography exhibitions enliven the evocative ruins.
Fodor's "This magnificent Romanesque abbey looming over the marshlands north of Arles stands in partial ruin." Full review
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The interior, renovated by contemporary architect Rudy Ricciotti, is used for world-class contemporary art exhibitions, and the Chapelle St Croix is open for visits—but you need to ask for the keys.
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"The remains of the abbey include the lovely 12C church of Notre-Dame, the Romanesque cloister with its carved capitals, the Tour de l'Abbé (a tower overlooking the Alpilles and the Crau plain)." Full review
Frommer's "Temporary shows, ranging from a Christian Lacroix installation to annual photographic displays as part of Les Recontres d’Arles, are dotted throughout the atmospheric ruins." Full review
