The Romanesque abbey-church was built in the 13th century by Benedictine monks of the Order of Chalais.
It became the parish church when the village was built.
It is a perfect example of Chalaisien architecture, which is very similar to primitive Cistercian architecture.
The clock tower was added in the 19th century.
The religious architecture is supplemented by several chapels and oratories, both in the village and surrounding countryside.

The monastic buildings have been well preserved.
Their restoration, begun in 1970, is ongoing.
They house the Heritage Museum "Le Vieux Valbonne", which houses numerous everyday objects representing the rural life of the village.
Exhibitions and presentations bring to life the history of the village and monastic order of Chalais.
The Romanesque abbey-church was built in the 13th century by Benedictine monks of the Order of Chalais. It became the parish church when the village was built. It is a perfect example of Chalaisien architecture, which is very similar to primitive Cistercian architecture. The clock tower was added in the 19th century. The religious architecture is supplemented by several chapels and oratories, both in the village and surrounding countryside.
The monastic buildings have been well preserved. Their restoration, begun in 1970, is ongoing. They house the Heritage Museum "Le Vieux Valbonne", which houses numerous everyday objects representing the rural life of the village. Exhibitions and presentations bring to life the history of the village and monastic order of Chalais.
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