List of Carthusian monasteries


This is a list of Carthusian monasteries, or charterhouses, containing both extant and dissolved monasteries of the Carthusians for monks and nuns, arranged by location under their present countries. Also listed are ancillary establishments and the "houses of refuge" used by the communities expelled from France in the early 20th century.
Since the establishment of the Carthusians in 1084 there have been more than 280 monastic foundations and several more unsuccessfully attempted ones, and this list aims to be complete. Dates of foundation and suppression are given where known. there are 21 extant charterhouses, 16 for monks and 5 for nuns, indicated by bold type.

Europe

Austria

Belarus

Belgium

Czech Republic

Denmark

France

La Grande Chartreuse, Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse near Grenoble, mother house of the Carthusian Order

Germany

Hungary

Ireland

Italy

Netherlands

Poland

Portugal

Romania

Slovakia

Slovenia

Spain

Sweden

Switzerland

Basel, see St. MargaretenthalBern, see Thorberg

United Kingdom

England

Scotland

Americas and Asia

Argentina

San José Charterhouse, Deán Funes, Córdoba Province

Brazil

Cartuxa Nossa Senhora Medianeira, Ivorá

South Korea

Charterhouse Our Lady of Korea, Sangju

United States

Charterhouses for women

Belgium

France

Italy

Republic of Korea

Charterhouse of the Annunciation, Boeun

Spain

Santa Maria de Benifassà, La Pobla de Benifassà near Vinaròs
  • Murviedro Charterhouse, Murviedro