Guided tour led by a tour guide to discover the abbey of La Chaise-Dieu through its history and its heritage treasures (2 hours) and/or visit of the medieval town (1 hour)
Visit of the abbey through its history and its heritage treasures (2h):
Accompanied by a tour guide, discover the impressive 14th century Gothic abbey church housing the marble tomb of Pope Clement VI, the 144 sculpted stalls of the monks' choir, the flamboyant Gothic rood screen, the majestic organ case and the famous fresco “dance of death” mural from the 15th century.
Admire the cloister and its two galleries before reaching the Notre Dame du Collège Chapel, which has been completely renovated and houses the 2 Flemish tapestries from the 14th century, classified as a Historic Monument since 16 and a National Treasure.
Finish with the astonishing acoustics of the Echo Room where many secrets are whispered.
Visit of the medieval village (1h):
Discover the history of this town nestled beneath its abbey through its streets, its fountains, its houses with facades decorated with mascarons, bretèches and coats of arms including a very beautiful Romanesque house from the 13th century and its twin bay as well as a fortified house from the 16th century fitting into the old ramparts.
Finish your discovery of this site with the exteriors of the abbey buildings and the organization of monastic life in this thousand-year-old Benedictine abbey: refectory, sundial, squares, old stables, red gate of the For and Tour Clémentine will no longer hold any secrets for you. YOU…
Accompanied by a tour guide, discover the impressive 14th century Gothic abbey church housing the marble tomb of Pope Clement VI, the 144 sculpted stalls of the monks' choir, the flamboyant Gothic rood screen, the majestic organ case and the famous fresco “dance of death” mural from the 15th century.
Admire the cloister and its two galleries before reaching the Notre Dame du Collège Chapel, which has been completely renovated and houses the 2 Flemish tapestries from the 14th century, classified as a Historic Monument since 16 and a National Treasure.
Finish with the astonishing acoustics of the Echo Room where many secrets are whispered.
Visit of the medieval village (1h):
Discover the history of this town nestled beneath its abbey through its streets, its fountains, its houses with facades decorated with mascarons, bretèches and coats of arms including a very beautiful Romanesque house from the 13th century and its twin bay as well as a fortified house from the 16th century fitting into the old ramparts.
Finish your discovery of this site with the exteriors of the abbey buildings and the organization of monastic life in this thousand-year-old Benedictine abbey: refectory, sundial, squares, old stables, red gate of the For and Tour Clémentine will no longer hold any secrets for you. YOU…
Admission fees
Free for drivers.
Group rate from 20 people.
1-hour tour of the medieval village in French: €3,00 per person on weekdays
Visit of the abbey church, the cloister, the nave of tapestries and the echo room in 2 hours in French, entrance fee included: €13,00 per person on weekdays.
Group rate from 20 people.
1-hour tour of the medieval village in French: €3,00 per person on weekdays
Visit of the abbey church, the cloister, the nave of tapestries and the echo room in 2 hours in French, entrance fee included: €13,00 per person on weekdays.
What is included
The price includes
the service of the tour guide
The price does not include
insurance and personal expenses
Pratical information
- Motorhomes allowed
- Mandatory reservation
- Shop
- Tourist Documentation
- Tourist information
- Reservation of services
- Reservations for excursions
- Guided tours
- Groups welcome
Opening period
All year round from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Exceptional closures on January 1, Easter Monday, Ascension Thursday, Pentecost Monday, August 15, November 1, November 11 and December 25.
And from 14 p.m. to 18 p.m.
no guided tour of the abbey church on Sunday mornings and public holidays due to religious services as well as the last half of August due to the Music Festival.
Exceptional closures on January 1, Easter Monday, Ascension Thursday, Pentecost Monday, August 15, November 1, November 11 and December 25.
And from 14 p.m. to 18 p.m.
no guided tour of the abbey church on Sunday mornings and public holidays due to religious services as well as the last half of August due to the Music Festival.
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