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Benedictine Abbey of Ambronay
Datas de abertura
From 02/01 to 30/06, daily between 9 am and 4 pm.
From 01/07 to 31/08, daily between 9 am and 6 pm.
From 01/09 to 31/12, daily between 9 am and 4 pm.
Closed exceptionally on December 25th.
Idioma(s) falado(s): English, French
Animais de estimação permitidos: Oui
Sauf chiens d'assistance
Holiday Camps HomeChildren from 6 to 12 yearsCycle 3: college (6th)Home school groupsCycle 4: middle SchoolChildren from 3 to 5 yearsYoung people from 13 to 17 years oldCycle 3: elementary school (CM1, CM2)ChildrenCycle 1: nursery schoolCycle 2: elementary SchoolSpecial rate for jobseekersSpecial rate for disabled peopleHigh schoolTeenagersGroupsWelcome for business/incentive groupsHigher EducationStudentsSpecial rate for single-parent families
Guided tour upon request Audio guide at your disposal
A partir de: 5 ans
Número máximo de pessoas: 105
Meios de pagamento aceitos
Bank/credit card
Check
Travellers Cheque
Cash
Credit transfer
Online payment
Contactless payment
Preços
Free access.
Group rate available for > 35 people.
Mental disability
Visual disability
Not accessible in a wheelchair
Reserved space 330 cm wide < 100 m from the site
WC + grab handle + adequate space to move
Possibility of drop-off in front of the site
1000 years of history are waiting for you to visit ! The abbey can be visited freely throughout the year and is open daily. There are guided tours available in French and English. Take a dive in History !
Ambronay Abbey was founded in the early 9th century by St Bernard de Romans and was home to a community of Benedictine monks until the French Revolution. The abbey is a masterpiece of Gothic architecture with some of its buildings dating between the 11th and 15th centuries. Today the abbey is a centre for early classical and religious music and is well known for its annual baroque music festival which takes place during September and October.
During the early Middle Ages, Ambronay Abbey was self-governing, answering only to Rome. From 1282 onwards, it fell under the protection of the Dukes of Savoy. The abbey became involved in the border disputes between the Dukes and the King of France. This resulted in the abbey being heavily fortified. Today one can discover the Dauphine Tower, the Archives Tower, Saint Jacques and Saint Catherine’s Chapel and the cloister which houses a magnificent renaissance staircase. One can also see the chapter room and the sacristy which were central to monastic life.
The abbey is home to the Ambronay Cultural Centre which promotes religious and baroque music, with several concerts taking place throughout the year.
Serviços
Atividades
Handicrafts workshops
Concert
Temporary exhibition
Shows
Activity
Children's entertainment
Serviços
Pets welcome
Educational visits
Coach access
Motorhomes allowed
Room hire
Themed tour
Shop
Set down on-site for groups
Wi-fi
Tourist routes
Tourist brochures
Tourist information
Booking of general amenities
Tour free of charge
Guided tours
Online shop
Ticketing in number
Available for private hire
Instalações
Film room
Free car park
Coach parking
Parking nearby
Meeting room
Covered picnic area
Car park
Defibrillator
Exhibition space
Toilets
Entertainments room
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