2024

ST. MAURITIUS PRIORY

Churches cathedrals basilicas and chapels

Located in a well protected trough on the north by Saint-Maurice mountain, between Remollon and Valserres, dominating the Durance valley, the Saint-Maurice priory was built in 1129. It was then attached to the order of Chalais since 1157, uniting itself to the abbey of Boscodon. Throughout its history, this religious place was destroyed during the wars of Religion. Some clapiers are still visible. However, they do not allow the plan to be raised. All the interest of the sites results from the typical site chosen by the Chalaisiens. A chapel was raised there.

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