Le Thoronet Abbey (Abbaye du Thoronet) is an abbey in Le Thoronet, Var (Provence), France, and a filming location for Benedetta (2021). Built in 1176-1200.
Location: Le Thoronet, Var (Provence), France
Verified facts
- Located in Le Thoronet, Var (Provence)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-11551, SRC-11552, SRC-13646 - Appeared in Benedetta (movie, 2021)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-11551, SRC-11552, SRC-13372 - Built 1176–1200
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-15998, SRC-16549, SRC-17373 - Historic designation: Monument historique (classified 1840)
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-15998, SRC-16549, SRC-17373
Evidence & sources
- SRC-11551 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benedetta_(film) (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11552 — https://thecinemaholic.com/where-was-benedetta-filmed/ (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13372 — British Cinematographer (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13646 — Le Thoronet Abbey official site (Centre des monuments nationaux) — Practical information (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-15998 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Le_Thoronet_Abbey (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-16549 — https://var.fr/l-abbaye-du-thoronet (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-17373 — https://www.le-thoronet.fr/en/discover/history-of-le-thoronet-abbey (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
How we verify
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street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
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Frequently asked questions
Where was Benedetta filmed?
Le Thoronet Abbey (Abbaye du Thoronet), in Le Thoronet, Var (Provence), is a real-world filming location used for Benedetta.
Where is Le Thoronet Abbey (Abbaye du Thoronet) located?
Le Thoronet Abbey (Abbaye du Thoronet) is located in Le Thoronet, Var (Provence).