*** (24/07/2017 13:14)
The region itself deserves 5+ stars. The Abbey was a bit crowded, the largest parts of the field were blocked off with a fence (to protect the flowers from the numerous tourists). It was a hot day and we had on shorts so we were not permitted in the Abbey but allowed on the grounds.

*** (18/11/2017 16:11)
A wonderfully peaceful place, the silence gets into your soul. Check the times of the tours and be prepared for the crowds as it gets very busy in the summer. Definitely worth the effort.

*** (01/07/2016 00:17)
Abbaye Notre-Dame de Sénanque was founded in 1148 by Cistercian monks. Due to the limited space in the valley, the east end faces north which makes it unconventional for an Abbey. Lovely lavender fields (July, August) make the visit worthwhile for the contrasting colours against the stone Abbey alone.

*** (23/08/2017 22:28)
It is a nice and quiet place. In july it should show magnificent purple fields of lavender. Unfortunately at the end of august the lavender has just been harvested

*** (03/11/2016 05:56)
The very impressive Abbaye Notre-Dame de #Senanque in the #Provence, #France. I shot this picture at the end of July, the beautiful #Lavender was in full #bloom. The #Cisterian #monks try to live as independent as possible by guiding tourists as well as, among other things, producing honey and herbs.

*** (30/08/2017 15:42)
Peaceful and amazing place to visit. The feel of Provence, the scent of lavender in the air and medieval feeling... I would recommend to discover it on your own. Rent a car and enjoy scenery drive.

*** (10/08/2017 16:44)
Nice abbaye with plenty of lavendar fields infront. Free parking. Large shop that sells local products, some that are produced by monks - but also a lot of typical tourist products like soaps or cremes with lavendar smell. a bit too commerical.
If you want to enter the abbaye, dress accordingly (no short pants, covered shoulders, etc)

*** (05/08/2017 17:24)
The lavender fields (apart from the ones directly in front of the abbey) were already harvested when we visited (beginning of August), but the view of the abbey was nice anyway!
A very good range of local products (made also by other abbeys), also very reasonable prices.

*** (30/08/2016 02:12)
Beautiful place! I have been there twice. Really dream place!

*** (28/06/2016 00:54)
It's beautiful outside. Wasn't lucky enough to enter inside because arrived a bit late, around 11.30. So if u want guided visit, go early.

It is worth noting / warning that right before the entrance to the Abbey, you can pull over for a beautiful photo of the fields with the Abbey behind but be careful of theft. As we turned to head back to the car that was just behind us about 3 meters, I spotted a man standing a little close to our vehicle, he ran back to his car and drove off. When we got back in our car and started it, we noticed the light warning us that the rear car door was open (where I caught the man standing) and it had not been flashing before we pulled over and we did not go into the backseat since leaving our hotel. My partner's bag was in the backseat but luckily we caught him just in time and nothing was taken. All of that happened in the span of 5 minutes so please be careful even in such an idyllic and peaceful region.

*** (17/07/2016 17:58)
Beautiful Abbey set within picturesque grounds. The smell of lavender was fantastic. Shame about the gangs of school kids screaming and shouting.