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Chemillé-sur-Indrois

Wander through the forest to find the atmospheric ruins of Europe's first Carthusian monastery, founded by Henry II Plantagenet in the 12th century. The moss-covered stone walls and quiet clearing feel genuinely ancient and untouched.

12th century monastery
Carthusian ruins
Forest sanctuary
Peaceful heritage site

Tips

🌲"The walk there through the woods is beautiful"
🔑ask for the chapel key at the monastery entrance

La Chartreuse du Liget

37460 Chemillé-sur-Indrois, France