Prieuré de Carluc - Cereste, Paca, France
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N 43° 52.279 E 005° 37.014
31T E 710264 N 4860909
Le prieuré de Carluc, un complexe médiéval bien conservé
Waymark Code: WMWV2N
Location: Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France
Date Posted: 10/15/2017
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member NW_history_buff
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FR Ce prieuré se trouve à proximité de la Via Domitia, connue comme via publica puis camin roumieu (chemin de Rome) au Moyen Âge. Il fut l'une des grandes étapes sur cette route qui menait d'Espagne en Italie via la Provence. Ce lieu de culte reçut la visite de nombre de pèlerins et de voyageurs attirés par la réputation de sainteté attachée à son fondateur.

Le prieuré jouxte une petite falaise, creusée de galeries, d'habitats rupestres et de tombes anthropomorphiques, au pied de laquelle, sous un portique à colonnes, coule encore de l'eau de l'ancienne source sacrée qui alimente un petit ruisseau à truites.

Le premier texte attestant de la présence d'un prieuré à Carluc est une charte de donation rédigée en 1011. Elle fait état d'un legs à Estoublon fait « à l'abbé Archinric, à ses successeurs et à ses moines, à Saint-Pierre de Carluc, ainsi qu'aux moines qui résideront dans le monastère à construire ».

Le prieuré dépend de l’abbaye de Montmajour à partir du xiie siècle, et avait également une douzaine de prieurés sous sa dépendance. Il subsiste la chapelle Notre-Dame, les chapelles Saint-Jean-Baptiste et Saint-Pierre ont disparu.
EN This priory is located close to the Via Domitia, known as via publica then camin roumieu (way of Rome) in the Middle Ages. It was one of the main stages on this road that led from Spain to Italy via Provence. This place of worship was visited by many pilgrims and travelers attracted by the reputation of holiness attached to its founder.

The priory is adjacent to a small cliff, carved out of galleries, cave dwellings and anthropomorphic tombs, at the foot of which, under a columned portico, water still flows from the ancient sacred spring feeds a small brook trout.

The first text attesting to the presence of a priory in Carluc is a charter of donation drafted in 1011. It mentions a legacy to Estoublon made "to the Abbot Archinric, to his successors and to his monks, to St. Peter de Carluc, as well as to the monks who will reside in the monastery to be built ".

The priory depends on the abbey of Montmajour from the twelfth century, and also had a dozen priories under its dependence. The Notre-Dame chapel remains, the chapels of Saint-Jean-Baptiste and Saint-Pierre have disappeared.
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Free

Approximate amount of time needed to fully experience the attraction: Up to 1 hour

Transportation options to the attraction: Personal Vehicle Only

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