A visit to Le Thoronet abbey, one of the most beautiful in Europe, is a fabulous family experience. On holiday in the superb region of Provence, don't miss a visit to one of the most sumptuous abbeys: theThoronet Abbey.
A visit to Le Thoronet Abbey, is to discover a jewel of Cistercian architecture
Built between 1160 and 1230, theThoronet Abbey is one of the three great Cistercian abbeys of Provence. It has been listed as a historic monument since 1840.
Unique architecture dedicated exclusively to the life of the order
During a visit to Thoronet AbbeyAs you can see, it was built on a model similar to that of its sisters, the other great abbeys of Provence. The large halls were designed for an essentially communal monastic life. Research has also shown that the building's acoustics, designed to produce an echo, are designed to enhance the Gregorian chants, commonly practised by the Cistercian order.
It was in the 12th century, when the area belonged to the Holy Roman Empire, that theThoronet Abbey was founded. And it was in 1785, after almost six centuries of activity, that theThoronet Abbey was finally secularised. A sale of the Abbey's property was announced in 1791, when the last six monks left.
L'Thoronet Abbey is now a national asset that is open to the public and offers family visits and activities for children.
Why rent a family room in a hotel?
The first advantage that springs to mind is obviously the fact that you can stay with your family during your getaway, but in practical terms, how does a family room make this easier?
Characteristics of family rooms.
Firstly, of course, there's the surface area. Family rooms are larger, simply to provide visitors with optimum comfort that conventional rooms, often designed to accommodate a couple, do not offer.
Secondly, the entire structure and organisation of the room has been designed to accommodate a family: most of the time, for example, these rooms have two adjoining rooms separated by a single door.
This package is designed to provide guests with an ideal blend of privacy and closeness. Whether they are very young children, not yet old enough to sleep in a closed room, or teenagers, still young enough to have their own room, this package allows parents to preserve their privacy or that of their child while still being present.
In many cases, these rooms are pet-friendly, so families can really be complete!
After the visit to Le Thoronet AbbeyThe luxury of the rooms at Château de Berne.
In the heart of Provence, on a wild, unspoilt estate of over 1,000 hectares, the Château de Berne wine estate is a top-of-the-range Relais et Château, one of the establishments offering the option of booking several types of room.
The family rooms at Château de Berne.
Decorated in the spirit of chic campaignThe family rooms at Château de Berne are warm and refined, combining all the comforts of a 5-star establishment with the discreet luxury of modern decor.
The spacious rooms offer exceptional light and uninterrupted views over the swimming pool or the estate's vineyards.
One of our family rooms, for example, has two separate rooms, one with a king-size bed and the other with two single beds, which can be joined together if required. The very spacious shower and bath are ideal for children, and pets are welcome.
To complete an activity as fascinating as the visit to Le Thoronet AbbeyThere's nothing like a night out with the family in an exceptional location.
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