Visit type: guided tour (duration: 1 hour)
Foundation: priory founded at the turn of the 11th–12th centuries, dependent on La Chaise-Dieu Abbey in Auvergne
Restoration: fully restored in 1990
Remarkable architecture: unique octagonal plan, Romanesque apse, polylobed arches and 13th-century rib vaults
Areas visited: church, chapter house, cloister, cellar, large refectory with wall paintings, monks’ dormitories with frescoes
Contemporary stained glass: windows by artist Richard Texier (since 2003)
Medieval garden: presentation of plants cultivated between the 9th and 14th centuries for food and medicine
Contemporary art center: exhibitions renewed every two months
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This 1-hour guided tour provides an in-depth and engaging introduction to one of the most enigmatic Romanesque monuments in the Saintonge region. With expert commentary, visitors gain insight into the abbey’s history, its unique octagonal architecture, monastic life, and the dialogue between heritage and contemporary art.
Suitable for locals, spa visitors, and tourists, this guided experience is ideal for those seeking a rich and educational cultural discovery.
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