The Old Monastery of Sainte-Croix Welcome Centre

10 minutes drive from Die, at the heart of a village perched on the hills, this ancient restored monastery welcomes music groups, dancers, botanists, hikers, yogi and groups of friends ... for training or professional development sessions, workshops and conferences in a friendly atmosphere.

With 27 redecorated and fully furnished rooms with 1 to 4 beds, this ancient monastery, built during the twelfth century, was a commandership belonging to Saint Anthony monks order. Turned into an International Welcome Centre, it accommodates up to 51 persons and offers high quality service while keeping its original monastic heritage. Full or half board available and possibility to hire function rooms. Self-catering available under certain conditions.
You are planning training sessions, workshops or a family gathering? We can offer three seminar rooms of 35, 45 and 60 square meters each, a conference/workshop room of 100 meters square, a performance hall in the basement and a workshop room (function room) of 200 square meters. Meal are served either in one of the two vaulted dinning-rooms or outside in the courtyard and are always a friendly occasion. Most of the ingredients on the menus are local and organic.
Local produce sold on site: Clairette de Die sparkling wine, herbal teas, floral waters, plant based essential oils, jams, honey, pâtés, soaps, jewelleries, postcards...
Parkland of two hectares, an ethno-botanic garden of aromatic and medicinal plants are here for you to discover. Guided visits of the physic garden and botanical workshops (contact Lise-May Viment : 06 71 83 98 14)
Information panels on the Order of Saint Antony monks and their natural medicine accessible at all time.
Painting, sculptures and photographic exhibition gallery open from 10 am to 5 pm. For the program of concerts and performances, check the ‘événements’ page on our website. Well-being massages available: massages@le-monastere.org
To find out more about the history of this ancient monastery and download a sonic walk commissioned by ‘La bande sonore’ society, check our ‘Histoire du Monastère’ page at: http://www.le-monastere.org/histoire-du-monastere/

Our site is equipped for camping. Groups of 13 and over are preferred. To hire the entire location (building + activity rooms + catering services) please contact us. Minimum individual stay of 2 nights and subject to availability.
Our services and offers are fully accessible and include accessible bathroom and toilets.
Room accommodating people with reduced mobility includes a disabled toilet.
Please note that with the current restrictions due to COVID-19 we are unable to welcome single guests.
Find out more on our health and safety policy at: http://www.le-monastere.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Protocole-sanitaire-Nouveau-Monastere-groupes.pdf