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Van Gogh's inspirational medieval abbey13 July 2020CultureAbbey of St Peter in Montmajour, Arles, France; 11th-18th centuryAbbey of St Peter in Montmajour, Arles, France; 11th-18th centuryRegion: EuropeMore: UnescoReligious buildingFranceArlesMedievalAbbey of St Peter in MontmajourConservation & heritageVan Gogh
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