Saint-Michel de Grandmont Priory [SEP] located in the administrative territorial entity
Saint-Michel de Grandmont Priory
Saint-Michel de Grandmont Priory () is a former monastery of Grandmontine in the commune of Saint-Privat, in Hérault, France. The priory is located in a wild area in heart of an oak forest, about 10 km from Lodève.
The Priory is now maintained by “Les Amis du Prieure Saint Michel de Grandmont”, a non profit making association.
History.
This 12th-century priory is one of the best-preserved of the 160 Grandmontine
- Lodève Cathedral "Cathédrale Saint-Fulcran de Lodève"), parts of which date from the sixth century.
- Museum Fleury (temporary art exhibitions (mainly paintings) and archeology permanent collection).
- Halle Dardé, dedicated to local sculptor Paul Dardé.
- L'Atelier national du tapis de Lodève, the French state carpet-making workshop (visits arranged by Tourist Office, Lodève).
In the vicinity:
- Cave: Grotte de Labeil.
- Saint-Michel de Grandmont Priory and