TOUR OF THE

CARTHUSIAN MONASTERY
-----------------------------------------
This ancient monastery, originalli a royal residence, was inhabited by the Carthusian monks from 1399 until their expulsion in 1835 due to the secularisation of church property.
During the winter of 1838-1839 Frederick Chopin and George Sand lived in this monastery, their stai is still well remembered today.

Various musems are to be found in this complex. Amongst them are those pertaining yo the Charterhouse heritage, those remembering the winter visit of F.Chopin and G. Sand in 1838-1839 and the collections devoted to the Arts and Culture of the 15th 20th centuries.

[CHURCH] - [PHARMACY] - [PRIORAL CELL] - [CELL 2] - [CELL 4] - [MUNICIPAL MUSEUM] - [PALACE OF KING SANCHO]


HOME PAGE