Le Prieure de Serrabona, Boule-d'Amont

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Take in views of the oak forests and surrounding mountains at Le Prieure de Serrabona, a former monastery famed for its marble Romanesque rostrum from the 12th century. The origins of the priory go back to the 10th century, but most of the remaining architecture was constructed in the 12th century, including a transept and three apses, a cloister, and a bell tower. The walls of the nave provide a good example of the thick rubble stone construction. Enter the cloister to find a variety of sculptures in pink marble, all reflecting a high level of craftsmanship. Le Prieure de Serrabona is just one of the many highlights you can arrange to see using our , custom trip planner Edition.

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By Anuj_Mithani

We drove here while exploring the Eastern Pyrenees area from Collioure. Its a winding road with switchbacks that seems to go on forever, till you get to the hilltop. Parking is available. The...

We drove here while exploring the Eastern Pyrenees area from Collioure. Its a winding road with switchbacks that seems to go on forever, till you get to the hilltop. Parking is available. The... more »
By BenidormSanSeb

The Prieuré de Serrabone is well worth the windy drive up to it from Ille -sur-Têt (about 30 mins). The interior of the priory has several interesting features and often an exhibition of some kind...

The Prieuré de Serrabone is well worth the windy drive up to it from Ille -sur-Têt (about 30 mins). The interior of the priory has several interesting features and often an exhibition of some kind... more »
By Polo_and_Marco

The setting on the hilltop is very picturesque for the priory. You have to drive up a windy road of switchbacks to get there. Ample parking. Entrance fee of a couple of euros. The carvings in.... more

The setting on the hilltop is very picturesque for the priory. You have to drive up a windy road of switchbacks to get there. Ample parking. Entrance fee of a couple of euros. The carvings in.... more »

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By John Baines

Wonderful location, beautiful romanesque church, fantastic stone carvings.

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By Thuy Nguyen

Absolutely magnificent. Small monastery over 1000 years old overlooking a beautiful valley of pines. The gardens are meticulously kept and I loved meandering through the paths admiring the different fig and olive trees, as well as the medicinal plants. The church itself is small and simple but the carvings on the pink marble columns are unique. Definitely worth the drive and half day visit if you are in the area.

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By Jerzy Cieślak

Full of curves long road to the top of the mountain and finally, beautiful, breathtaking view - unbelievable experience. Visit in old monastery , partially made from real Roman architecture elements is like trip in time. Fantastic place, silent and magical

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By Peter Goldsworthy

Simple ancient priory with beautiful carvings in striking red marble by, I think, the unknown Master of Cabestany. Pretty, well-kept grounds of botanical gardens. Various short walks, with plentiful benches, around the hillside affording some pleasant panoramic views and cosy arbours. The cashier in the basic shop would not take cards (perhaps constrained by nominative determinism). The route is around 20 minutes from the main road. Steep hills and sharp bends with few passing places, rockfalls and supremely confident local drivers add to the excitement of the natural geography.

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By Alexei Mironov

Small but nice. Ca 20 minutes to visit. Careful if you suffer trom motion sickness - road is quite winding.

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