
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



