



La Chartreuse du Liget
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
Chemillé-sur-IndroisOpen




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