Abbey Saint-Martin-du-Canigou, France
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France Abbey Saint-Martin-du-Canigou

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The Abbaye Saint-Martin-du-Canigou is an old monastery in the Pyrenees. It is surrounded by mountains and forests and has beautiful views of the valley. It is a peaceful place to visit and learn about the history of the area.

Photography Tips

Check local drone regulations first. You might need to obtain a permit from the local authorities. DO NOT DISTURB the monks who still live there.

Travel Information

To get there, drive to the village of Casteil. From there, you need to walk up a steep mountain path to reach the abbey. The walk takes about 40 minutes. Good shoes are recommended because the path can be rocky.
Spot Type Drone
Crowd Factor Nearly no other people
Best Timing Daytime in spring
Sunrise & Sunset 07:14 - 20:27 | current local time: 06:45
Photo Themes Abbey Architecture Church Historic Building Monastery monastery ruins Mountain Mountain View Mountainscape
Locations Occitanie Casteil

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