Blauvac Abbey
Blauvac Vaucluse Founded in 1991
Where the chant of the nuns mingles with the song of the cicadas
Notre-Dame de Bon-Secours Abbey, in Blauvac in the Vaucluse, is a Cistercian monastery home to seventeen sisters gathered around their Abbess, at the foot of Mont Ventoux. Established there since 1991, after a long history that led the community from Switzerland to Lyon, Maubec, and then Provence, it belongs to the monastic family of the Cistercian Order founded by Saint Bernard of Clairvaux and follows the Rule of Saint Benedict. The sisters live according to the rhythm of seven daily offices, sung in the abbey church they built in 2005, and support themselves through the work of their hands, including a host-making workshop and the "abbey's sweet treats."
Nestled in a setting of silence and greenery, among vineyards, cherry trees, and lavender, the abbey welcomes in its guest house anyone seeking interiority, calm, and rest. Visitors come to find renewal, join in the sisters' prayer, and discover the treasures of Cistercian spirituality.
What awaits you
Upcoming retreats
Practical information
Accommodation
19 individual or double rooms, including one that is wheelchair accessible. Guests are encouraged to bring their own sheets (beds are 90 cm wide) and towels, take care of their own room, and help with dishes and setting up the dining rooms.
Meals
Meals are taken in silence. Guests help set the table and wash the dishes. Meals are served on site. Self-catering is also possible.
Length of stay
Retreats may not exceed 8 days.
Guided retreats
The sisters regularly offer guided retreats during the major liturgical seasons (Easter, Christmas) or on specific themes such as reading the Bible.
Accessibility
One room is equipped to accommodate guests with reduced mobility.
Getting there
Bus, taxi, or carpooling to reach the abbey
A7, exit 22 Carpentras
Only 1h30 down from the legendary Mont Ventoux