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Abbey of Arles-sur-Tech

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The Abbey of Arles-sur-Tech is a historic Benedictine monastery founded in the 9th century. Its Romanesque church features a serene cloister with carved capitals, while the abbey houses a revered early Christian marble sarcophagus. Visitors can explore the tranquil grounds, the chapter house, and the crypt, experiencing centuries of monastic history.

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  • The Romanesque cloister with intricately carved capitals
  • The 4th-century marble sarcophagus of Saints Abdon and Sennen
  • The peaceful abbey gardens and crypt

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You can visit Abbey of Arles-sur-Tech on your own. A guide is worth it for the history and detail that is easy to walk past, and a tour can combine it with nearby sights.

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