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In 754, Pépin d'Aquitaine founded this abbey at the foot of the northern slopes of the mountain. Over the centuries, the abbey was destroyed and rebuilt several times. King Louis XIII gave it to Dom Barthélémy Robin in 1636, and he restored the buildings and made the monastery an affiliate of the order of Saint-Maur. Then the Benedictines opened a school in 1682. Louis XVI raised it to the rank of Ecole Royale Militaire in 1776 and its teaching drew in boarders from the far-off islands. In 1854, with the arrival of Father Lacordaire, a Dominican, the school gained a new impetus and its fame spread beyond the borders of France. The Abbey School and estate, along with part of the village of Sorèze, were listed as historic monuments by the French Ministry of Culture in 1988. |
| Accommodations
- the Bedrooms: "Le Logis
des Pères": fifty two 3 star rooms, tastefully decorated in a
style reminiscent of the Dominican abbey with views of the park, the
cloister, the Cour des Rouges or the medieval streets of the village of
Sorèze, each with en-suite bathroom and toilet, telephone,
minibar, satellite TV, modem connection, heating, car park, non-smoking
rooms. All children
from up to 12 years stay free of charge - cot available on request and
must be confirmed at the time of reservation. All older children or
adults are charged for the additional bed - 1 extra bed or cot maximum
per room. Hotel
facilities include: elevator to all 3 star floors - restaurant - bar -
24-hour reception - garden - terrace - safety deposit box |
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You'll enjoy the medieval very pretty village of Sorèze with its cobble stone streets and half- timbered houses, a haven for artists and craftsmen. Many outdoor activities are possible - hiking, cycling, lakes and water sports and nearby attractions include the Canal du Midi, a health spa 10 km, golf course (18 holes) 20 km and the famous open air market on Saturday at Revel 5km. Without forgetting that Toulouse, Albi, Carcassonne and Castres are all within easy driving distance. Free off-road car-parking Pets are allowed at no extra charge. Open all year. |
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