Monestir De Sant Pere De Casserres
Monestir De Sant Pere De Casserres
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Roy W
Lancashire139 contributions
Jun 2014 • Couples
The real highlight is the walk from the parador de Vic-Sau, along a woodland path high above the river. From a distance, the monastery is in a fabulous position. Now purely a tourist attraction, it lacks some atmosphere, but the building itself and the situation make it a worthwhile visit
Written July 1, 2014
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evansdafydd
wallasey12 contributions
May 2013 • Friends
During our stay in Vic our Catalan guide showed my wife and all the 'must see' places........Vic, Gerona, Barcelona ,Montserrat etc but the visit to this little gem ranks with all of them for atmosphere, surroundings, scenery and the pure pleasure of feeling 'back in time' It was as though the occupants had merely stepped outside for a while so that we could look around.
We could have been the last 3 people left on earth, Pure therapy !
We could have been the last 3 people left on earth, Pure therapy !
Written April 19, 2014
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Tom O
St. Petersburg, FL205 contributions
Oct 2013 • Couples
This monastery is some distance NE outside Vic. It is relatively isolated but there is good road access. It is on a promontory overlooking a the curve of a man made lake. From the parking area (where there is also a restaurant) it is 10 - 15 minute walk to the monastery via one of two paths. There are attractive distant views of the church and from the church. The 11th C church itself is remarkably square and plain, lacking in the typical charm that is the essence of a Romanesque church. There is a rebuilt cloister and a number of interpretive rooms in other church buildings. We visited on a Thursday and it was open (small admission fee), which is important when you want to see the inside of Romanesque churches - many in this region are closed most of the time. This is worth a visit if you are in the area. Some of the buildings were in scaffolding in Oct 2013, but not the church itself.
Written November 19, 2013
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JosepAntonF
Cardedeu, Spain100 contributions
Sep 2013 • Family
The thousand years of history that the monastery keeps inside its walls merit the walk (4 km, one hour from Parador de Sau) across a typical Mediterranean forest with magnificent views over the lake. If hungry, you can eat at the restaurant (daily and weekend menu) or just refresh under the trees in its outside veranda.
Written September 16, 2013
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jjb29
Lincoln, UK12 contributions
Jun 2013 • Couples
Walk alongside the lake from Parador Vic-Sau. Monastery itself has been sensitively restored and offers an interesting hour or so.
Written June 20, 2013
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DaveTheShorts
Menston, UK153 contributions
Sep 2019
We stayed in Vic and this was only a short drive from the city. Plenty of similar places but this was an amazing location. A 5 minute walk from the car park with views to the left and the right. Very dramatic location.
Only 3 Euros entrance fee. This is a small place designed for a max of 12 monks. The renovation works completed around 20 years ago sympathetic to the original fabric and they have made it easy to see any 'new build' alongside the original building. Loved the smallness and simplicity of the place.
We spent the afternoon with KayakSau - see our review on this activity, on the reservoir below the monastery. A memorable day of contrasts.
Only 3 Euros entrance fee. This is a small place designed for a max of 12 monks. The renovation works completed around 20 years ago sympathetic to the original fabric and they have made it easy to see any 'new build' alongside the original building. Loved the smallness and simplicity of the place.
We spent the afternoon with KayakSau - see our review on this activity, on the reservoir below the monastery. A memorable day of contrasts.
Written September 11, 2019
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Colin T
Saint-Pons-de-Mauchiens, France26 contributions
Aug 2019
Visit to the monastry(very beautiful) so it was convenient to eat in the restaurant. Service was good, food was OK and value very good
Written August 7, 2019
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Lorenz B
London, UK129 contributions
Nov 2018 • Family
I only hate the fact that the guy at the entrance doesn’t give tickets, just takes the cash but you are not sure if the money goes to the govt and not in his pockets.
Written November 1, 2018
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sherils2018
19 contributions
Mar 2018 • Friends
Worth the visit just to walk where others did so many years ago. Good history write ups and designs of life back then. Is in good shape considering its age. A tad difficult walk in if you have issies walking bit mostly good for all ages. Lively scenery above mountains and lakes
Written April 8, 2018
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IMWestern
Chichester, UK45 contributions
Dec 2017 • Family
The former Monastery can be reached by car or on foot using a footpath from the nearby Parador. It was built in the eleventh century and has been sympathetically restored having fallen into disuse.
The legend of how and why the monastery was built is told in an audi visual presentation which is in Catalan, no subtitles I'm afraid but not too hard to follow...
It makes an interesting trip and has a nice looking restaurant. The location is spectacular with great views of the Ter River and the Panta de Sau reservoir from which you can still see a protruding church tower when the water level falls.
The legend of how and why the monastery was built is told in an audi visual presentation which is in Catalan, no subtitles I'm afraid but not too hard to follow...
It makes an interesting trip and has a nice looking restaurant. The location is spectacular with great views of the Ter River and the Panta de Sau reservoir from which you can still see a protruding church tower when the water level falls.
Written January 2, 2018
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nubuna
Girona, Spain
El camino de 4km hasta el monasterio . És llano?? Para or con un cochecito???muchas gracias
Written April 19, 2019
Hola, hay dos opciones; el sendero que es estrecho en algunos tramos y no podrás ir con carrito de bebé y la carretera asfaltada que va muy cerca del camino y podrás sin problema
Written June 23, 2019
Si si, los domingos esta abierto. El día de cierre por descamso es el lunes.
Written March 7, 2019
Esteve T
Madrid, Spain
Hola. ¿Hay que reservar para visitar el Monasterio? ¿Se pueden hacer visitas guiadas para dos personas?
Written April 24, 2018
Te agradezco inmensamente, sabes si está adecuado dentro para sillas de ruedas, es que no me acuerdo como estaba el tema y voy con mi suegra.
Written December 20, 2016
Tarif entrée monastère. Journée du patrimoine entrée gratuite?
Written September 17, 2016
No es gratuito, pero la entrada es mínima, de pocos euros, pero vale la peena, pq es un monasterio donde nos muestra claramente la vida monacal del medioevo, muy apropiadopara visitas con niños...
Written September 21, 2016
Bonjour,
J'aimerais savoir si on peut se baigner dans le lac ?
Written August 29, 2016
When are the opening hours of The Monestir de Sant Pere de Casserres?
Robert Chaffart
Written March 1, 2016
According to the site:
01/06 - 30/09 From 10.00 to 19.30h
01/10 - 31/05 From 10.00 to 17.30h
I hope I was helpful.
Written September 6, 2018
How do I get there using public transportation?
Written May 1, 2015
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