 The Church of St. Trophime in Arles was a landmark of Romanesque architecture, built between the 12th and the 15th centuries.A vast fortress-like monastery, Montmajour Abbey, was built on an island just north of Arles and became a major destination for medieval pilgrims.In the 12th century, three Cistercian monasteries were built in remote parts of Provence, far from the political intrigues of the cities.