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ABBAYE DE VILLELONGUE

Religious building ,  Abbey, Priory, Abbey church in Saint-Martin-le-Vieil
  • An abbey that combines the austerity of the Cistercian tradition with the flamboyance of its sculptures and its romantic setting. It has all the charm and poetry of a garden inspired by the middle ages but placed in what was once a monastic enclosure. It offers a fine example of architecture and sculptures that are typical of southern Languedoc Gothic of the 13th and 14th centuries. In its garden, enclosed by living osier fencing, cucumber and squash plants spill over the wickerwork and...
    An abbey that combines the austerity of the Cistercian tradition with the flamboyance of its sculptures and its romantic setting. It has all the charm and poetry of a garden inspired by the middle ages but placed in what was once a monastic enclosure. It offers a fine example of architecture and sculptures that are typical of southern Languedoc Gothic of the 13th and 14th centuries. In its garden, enclosed by living osier fencing, cucumber and squash plants spill over the wickerwork and climb to invade the espaliered peach trees. Marrows and old varieties of tomato form part of the decor. On the rockery, plants grow that were used in the middle ages for their medicinal properties or for dyeing or decorations. Ancient tiles form a border to the flowerbeds. The singing of parakeets mingles with the gentle sounds of the fishpond. This unusual and restful garden is somewhere really unique to visit.
  • Spoken languages
    • English
    • Spanish
  • Documentation
  • Accepted customers
    • Individuals
    • Groups
Services
  • Activities
    • Special theme activity
    • Symposia
    • Lectures
    • Temporary exhibitions
  • Equipment
    • Bar
    • Equipped seminar room
  • Services
    • Library
    • Boutique
Rates
Payment methods
  • Carte Bleue/Credit card
  • Cheques and giro cheques
  • Cash
  • International money order
  • Visa
  • Rates
  • Standard rate - adult full price
    6 €
  • Child rate
    1 €
  • Student
    6 €
  • Adult group
    5 €
  • Children's group
    1 €
Openings
  • From April 1, 2023
    until May 26, 2023
  • From May 29, 2023
    until June 30, 2023
  • From July 1, 2023
    until August 30, 2023
  • From September 1, 2023
    until September 30, 2023
  • Monday
    Closed
    -
  • Tuesday
    Closed
    -
  • Wednesday
    2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday
    2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday
    2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday
    2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Sunday
    2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Monday
    Closed
    -
  • Tuesday
    Closed
    -
  • Wednesday
    2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday
    2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday
    2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday
    2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Sunday
    2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Monday
    2:00 PM - 6:30 PM
  • Tuesday
    2:00 PM - 6:30 PM
  • Wednesday
    2:00 PM - 6:30 PM
  • Thursday
    2:00 PM - 6:30 PM
  • Friday
    2:00 PM - 6:30 PM
  • Saturday
    2:00 PM - 6:30 PM
  • Sunday
    2:00 PM - 6:30 PM
  • Monday
    Closed
    -
  • Tuesday
    Closed
    -
  • Wednesday
    2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday
    2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday
    2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday
    2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Sunday
    2:00 PM - 6:00 PM