Abbaye de Marcilhac

What little remains is beautiful

First, the village of Marcilhac itself is charming, quiet and scenic. The scant remains of a substantial Benedictine abbey retain some artistic and architectural treasures from the Middle Ages. Chec...

Wonderful ancient abbey on one of the Compostella pilgrim routes.

The village is served by a hotel, bar, and dining room; a great boulangerie. A small general stores; a canoe adventure and bistro; a lovely campsite. All in all, ‘The Land that Time forgot’ !!

Steeped in history

Along the beautiful Cele River valley, this medieval ruin and restored gothic church sit alongside a calm picnic spot with a great patiserrie/boulangerie near a working water mill. Village walk recomm...

Incredible abbey from the 9th century!

This amazing abbey dating from the times of Charlemagne, which reached its peak during the 12th century, bears witness to the assge of time and pilgrims through its portals. SO glad I toured this amaz...

Hidden gem

Set in a pretty French village - the Abbey is an interesting place which I thought was just ruins to wander around, however part of it is still an active abbey.