Carmelite Monastery in Avignon

The Monastery of Carmelites is an architectural monument of the XIII-XVII centuries. The monastery belongs to the Order of the Carmelites and is subordinate to the Roman Catholic Church.

The complex was built over several centuries, so the appearance of the monastery clearly observed architectural mix of Romanesque and Gothic styles. In the middle of the XX century, the complex underwent a large-scale restoration.

The monastery is known primarily for the large-scale performances in its courtyard, as well as in the Papal Palace, since 1967 during the famous Avignon Theatre Festival. In the courtyard under the open sky can accommodate up to five hundred spectators.