History of the Abbey. Cistercian architecture. 12th century abbey-church. 13th century scriptorium. 12th  and 13th century Capitular room. 12th century abbey logis. International cultural and spiritual centre. Singing courses, conferences, sacred picture art courses... International religious music festival.

Situated in a protected environment in the southern Aveyron, the ancient Sylvan&egrave;s abbey founded in 1136 has become a cultural, artistic and spiritual  mecca in the last 25 years. Over 9 months of the year it offers a rich programme of singing courses, pictorial art courses, conferences and meetings. A real gem of Cistercian art, its abbey-church with its exceptional acoustics holds an International Religious Music Festival in July and August.<br/>