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Valldemossa Charterhouse: where Chopin and George Sand lived

A winter of illness, a borrowed piano and a scandal in a strictly Catholic village – this became Chopin's most famous Mallorcan episode.

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The Charterhouse of Valldemossa is the former monastery where the composer Frédéric Chopin spent the winter of 1838/39 with George Sand. Today visitors can see the Chopin cell with his Pleyel upright piano, the royal rooms of King Sancho's Palace and an 18th-century pharmacy; check opening hours and admission prices directly before your visit.

The Chopin and George Sand cell

In the winter of 1838/39 the composer Frédéric Chopin moved into one of the cells of the former charterhouse together with the writer George Sand. The reason was his lung disease, for which a mild winter climate had been recommended.

Today the cell contains Chopin's Pleyel upright piano and personal mementoes recalling this short stay, which had lasting consequences for literature and music.

Royal rooms of King Sancho's Palace

The adjoining King Sancho's Palace dates from the 14th century and shows living quarters from the time when the complex was still a royal residence, before it became a Carthusian monastery.

18th-century pharmacy

Another highlight of the tour is the historic 18th-century monastery pharmacy with its original jars and shelves – a rare record of monastic medicine on the island.

Chopin Festival at the Charterhouse

Since 1930, piano concerts in honour of Chopin have been held in summer in the rooms and courtyard of the Charterhouse. Details of this festival are on our separate page on the Chopin Festival Valldemossa.

At a glance

Location: Valldemossa, Serra de Tramuntana
Duration: approx. 60–100 minutes
Rainy-day score: 5 out of 5 – mostly indoors
Admission: charged, check the price before your visit – according to third-party sellers from approx. €10.80
Getting there/parking: Paid parking on the edge of Valldemossa, walk into the village

Practical tips

Confirm opening hours and prices by phoning the monastery directly before you travel, as the official website is not always reliably available.
If you visit in summer, you can combine it with a concert evening at the Chopin Festival.
Valldemossa is a cramped mountain village – arriving early makes it easier to find a parking space.

Check the details

Admission prices, opening hours and current exhibitions change at short notice. We only give the information as checked by our editors – check the venue's official website before your visit.

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Valldemossa

Real Cartuja de Valldemossa

Chopin and George Sand spent the winter of 1838/39 here – the cells, including the Pleyel piano, can still be visited today.

Admission: Mid-range admission including a piano recital – check the current price
Duration: approx. 100 minutes
Rainy-day suitability: 5/5 – enough for a whole rainy day
Getting there: Paid parking at the entrance to Valldemossa

Guided tours

Don't miss: cells 2 and 4 with Chopin's manuscripts and the old monastery pharmacy.

RM24 tip: the short piano recitals are included in the ticket – note the times at the entrance and plan your tour around them.

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Frequently asked questions

Questions about Valldemossa Charterhouse

How much is admission to Valldemossa Charterhouse?

Prices could not be verified directly via the official website; third-party sellers quote tickets from approx. €10.80. Phone the monastery to ask before your visit.

Why did Chopin spend the winter in Valldemossa?

Because of his lung disease, a mild winter climate had been recommended to him.

Is the Charterhouse easy to reach by car?

Yes, but the streets in the mountain village are narrow and parking is limited – it pays to arrive early.