{"id":5288,"date":"2020-01-28T13:46:21","date_gmt":"2020-01-28T12:46:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.monastere-de-segries.com\/?page_id=5288"},"modified":"2024-05-01T16:51:04","modified_gmt":"2024-05-01T14:51:04","slug":"a-magical-place","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/monastere-de-segries.com\/en\/a-magical-place\/","title":{"rendered":"A magical place"},"content":{"rendered":"

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A magical place<\/h1>\n<\/div>
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In 1995, Annemarie and Dhruv had the fortune of purchasing the monastery. With the help of family and friends, they embarked on a tasteful and passionate renovation of the building and its grounds. Nestled in a gentle valley,this enchanting place, left to rack and ruin from its turbulent history, seemed to emanate a call to welcome visitors as it once had in times past. It therefore seemed natural to Annemarie and Dhruv to extend their previous experiences of hospitality by using the monastery to welcome groups travelling in the area.<\/p>\n

\u2014 YOUR STAY AT THE MONASTERY \u2014<\/em><\/p>\n

Living on-site themselves, Annemarie and Dhruv invite you to recharge your batteries in this delightful natural habitat, whatever the season. Relax in the dappled shade of bamboo in the cloister and smell the bitter aroma of box as you walk down to the natural spring. Bask in the sun beside the pool or take an evening stroll in search of the magnificent sunsets that we so often enjoy here.<\/p>\n

\u2014 GARDENS &\u00a0ECOLOGY \u2014<\/em><\/p>\n

The gardens of the Monastery of S\u00e9gri\u00e8s offer a peaceful and inspiring natural setting, where biodiversity is preserved and respected. Recognized as a “Valeurs Parc” since 2013 and a refuge for birds (LPO) since 2018, the monastery is committed to sustainable practices such as renewable energy production, fruit and vegetable cultivation, and the creation and preservation of natural habitats.<\/p>\n

Inspired by the principles of agroecology and permaculture, our gardens house a variety of fruit trees, aromatic plants, and vegetables. Every day, our chef Christophe prepares delicious and authentic meals with fresh garden produce, highlighting the local and seasonal flavors.<\/p>\n

Discover the simple and yet elegant beauty of the monastery grounds where every moment invites rejuvenation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Indoors and outdoors<\/h2>\n<\/div>
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Cloister with its courtyard and fountain, a true peace haven.<\/h3>\n<\/div>
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The vegetable garden, the orchard<\/h3>\n<\/div>
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The gardens, the amphitheater<\/h3>\n<\/div>
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Dining hall and adjacent terraces ideal for sharing delicious meals and enjoying good company.<\/h3>\n<\/div>
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Halls with fireplace, piano and projector screens.<\/h3>\n<\/div>
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Chapel for concerts, seminars and events.<\/h3>\n<\/div>
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Swimming pool, fitness and well-being area and sauna.<\/h3>\n<\/div>
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Brief history of the monastery<\/h2>\n<\/div>
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Around 1856, Monsignor Jordany, bishop of Fr\u00e9jus and Toulon, ordered a summer residence to be built with a small private chapel on the side in his private grounds at S\u00e9gri\u00e8s, 6km from Moustiers-Sainte-Marie. In 1864, he invited the abbot of S\u00e9nanque abbey, Reverend Father Marie-Bernard, to start up a Cistercian congregation on site.<\/p>\n

The invitation was accepted, and Reverend Father Marie-Bernard was put in charge of building the new house based on plans drawn up by the architect, Abbot Pougnet. Construction of the monastery and chapel began in 1864 and was completed in 1871. The house became known as \u2018Notre Dame des Anges de S\u00e9gri\u00e8s\u2019.<\/p>\n

Set into the south-facing wall is a magnificent stained-glass window created by the painter Guilbertd\u2019Anelle, director of l\u2019\u00e9cole d\u2019Avignon (school of architecture). It depicts the Virgin Mary surrounded by angels carrying a fillet containing excerpts from her litany. The chapel is decorated by four simple stained-glass side windows in a geometric, lightly colored design. Its vaulted ceiling is emblazoned with the coats of arms of Pope Pie IX whereas those of Monsignor Jordany are sculpted on the outside wall of the monastery entrance hall.<\/p>\n

In 1892, the congregation of S\u00e9nanque decided to shut down Notre-Dame de S\u00e9gri\u00e8s due to financial setbacks; a string of different owners and occupants ensued. The chapel has not been used as a place of worship since the 1960s. The subsequent addition of false ceiling not only obscured the original vaulted ceiling and stained-glass window, but also caused damage to the dressed stone cornice. The chapel began to fall into ruin with the interior entirely stripped of its contents except for thestalls.<\/p>\n

After working in different countries and teaching French to foreigners in various places in Provence, Annemarie and Dhruv Bhandari purchased the monastery out of pure luck at a public auction in 1995. At first, faced with the sheer size of the property and the enormity of the task ahead, they were compelled to call on friends and family for help, restoring the monastery room by room. Each winter, a new section of work would be undertaken to breathe life back into the monastery whilst carefully trying to maintain its atmosphere of meditation and conviviality.<\/p>\n

Work started on the chapel in 2013. Within a few months, local craftspeople, decorators, stained-glass artists, and ironmongers had all helped to restore it to its former splendor. It was then ready to be used for all manner of purposes: concerts, yoga retreats; dance, drama and personal development courses, special events, and parties \u2026<\/p>\n

The renovation of the chapel was partly funded by FEADER (Fonds europ\u00e9en Agricole pour le d\u00e9veloppement rural, European agricultural funding for rural development) with support from Parc r\u00e9gional du Verdon, national park; GAL, a local action group, le Conseil g\u00e9n\u00e9ral des Alpes-de-Haute-Provenceand le Conseil r\u00e9gional de la r\u00e9gion Provence-Alpes-C\u00f4te d\u2019Azur, the departmental and regional council respectively.<\/p>\n

In 2020, after living in Scandinavia, No\u00e9 and his partner Laura settled near the monastery to develop a permaculture orchard and vegetable garden. Since then, other projects have emerged to allow for more sustainable management of energy and water.<\/p>\n

Ilikaa in turn also moved back to S\u00e9gri\u00e8s to work alongside her family, hosting and producing events. She organizes various workshops for children and has co-created an annual residence for musicians, \u2018la Symphonie de S\u00e9gri\u00e8s\u2019.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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