With this ticket to the Grande-Sauve Abbey, you'll visit the remains of an ancient Benedictine monastery located just 40 minutes from Bordeaux. Plus, the monumental complex is surrounded by lush nature.
Please remember that these activities are non-refundable.
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With this ticket to the Grande-Sauve Abbey, you'll visit the remains of an ancient Benedictine monastery located just 40 minutes from Bordeaux. Plus, the monumental complex is surrounded by lush nature.
Located just over 30 km from Bordeaux, the remains of the former Benedictine Grand-Sauve Abbey are one of the main Romanesque monuments in the department of Gironde.
With your ticket to the Grande-Sauve Abbey, you'll visit the remains of this ancient monastery, which was built between the 11th and 13th centuries. Despite the passage of time, you can still see the characteristics of Romanesque architecture in the capitals and other remains of the monastery.
The name of the abbey, Grande-Sauve, literally means "The Large Jungle." And it's no wonder! As you stroll around the monumental complex's over 4.94 acres (2 hectares), you'll see that the entire abbey is surrounded by lush, green landscapes.
Next to the remains that make up the Grande-Sauve Abbey, you'll also find different informative panels. This way, you'll learn about the abbey's history, which is part of the monuments of the French Camino de Santiago, declared World Heritage Sites.
The Grande-Sauve Abbey is open at the following times:
The final admission is 45 minutes before closing time.
On December 24 and 31, the final admission will be at 4 pm.
These times are subject to change and modifications.
The admission to the Grande-Sauve Abbey is free for the following people:
Admission is free for everyone on the first Sunday of the month from January 1 to March 31, and from November 1 to December 31. It's also free on the third weekend of September.
If you have other questions, contact us
Grande-Sauve Abbey
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France