Carthusian Monastery Valldemossa
About This Museum
People flock to the Cartoixa de Valldemossa not just for its serene mountain setting, but to walk in the footsteps of genius. In the winter of 1838-39, composer Frédéric Chopin and his lover, the novelist George Sand, occupied a set of cells here, and you can almost hear the faint echoes of his Preludes in the quiet rooms. Beyond this famous residency, the monastery itself is a sprawling complex of cloisters, a stunning church with a barrel-vaulted ceiling, and an ancient pharmacy lined with hundreds of ceramic jars. The entire place feels like a beautiful, melancholic poem written in stone and memory.
Collection Highlights
Chopin's own Pleyel piano, which was famously hauled over the mountains for him; George Sand's personal writings about their stay; the monastery's historic pharmacy with its vast collection of jars and remedies.
Visitor Information
It's perched in the Tramuntana mountains, so the drive up is spectacular. Wear comfortable shoes as you'll be doing a lot of walking on old stone floors.
Architecture & Building
A grand yet austere complex typical of Carthusian monasteries, blending late Gothic and Neoclassical elements with simple monk's cells opening onto peaceful courtyards.
Contact & Location
Address: Plaça Cartoixa, es Nogueral, Valldemossa, Serra de Tramuntana, Illes Balears, 07170, España
Phone: +34 971 61 21 06
Website: Visit Website
