Silvacane Abbey sits in a flat valley south of the Luberon ridge, its stone walls rising from the farmland without drama. It is the least visited of the three Cistercian abbeys in Provence, which means you often have it largely to yourself. The interior is spare Romanesque — plain arches, flagstone floors, and a cloister garden that manages to be both simple and profound.
The abbey church dates from the 12th century and has been in varying states of restoration since the Revolution, when it was turned into a farm. The current restoration is ongoing but the main church and cloister are fully accessible. The afternoon light through the plain windows of the nave is worth arranging your visit around.