Port-Royal-des-Champs Abbey

Culture & heritage · 5 km

Port-Royal-des-Champs Abbey

The heart of Jansenism, its ruins and national museum, five kilometres away.

Photo : Lionel Allorge — CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Pascal, Racine, the Solitaires: in the 17th century Port-Royal-des-Champs was a major intellectual centre before being razed on Louis XIV’s orders. The archaeological site, national museum and valley are open year round.

Distance
5 km
Official website
port-royal-des-champs.eu

The front desk keeps maps, brochures and opening times, and can book your visit. Contact