Saint-André-de-Rosans - Prieuré

The hamlet Saint-André-de-Rosans (pop. ~140) developed around a priory, that was founded in here 998, after the Abbey of Cluny had received a donation.

The priory was attacked and got largely destroyed during the French Wars of Religions, but did exist upto the French Revolution. The former convent church, erected within the 11th and 12th century is in ruins since then.

For sure the Benedictines had a nice garden like this 800 years ago, but maybe not that near to the convent´s church. Since the monks left and the church is in ruins, the villagers have gardens here.