Lagrasse Abbey

Imposing and majestic in its green setting, the abbey was founded under Charlemagne in 779. It was the largest abbey in the department and has been one of its finest architectural treasures ever since. Facing the medieval city, classified among "The most beautiful villages in France", this imposing Benedictine monument commands respect and presents a breathtaking catalog of architecture from the 8th to the 18th century. From the French Revolution, several owners have succeeded and since 2004, the Department of Aude owns the oldest part, called "Public". We discover the mainly medieval buildings: the courtyard of the abbey house, the cellar, the bakery, the chapels and their vestibules, the sacristy, the north transept, the pre-Romanesque tower, the lapidary deposit, the ceremonial room as well as the dormitory. partly restored in 2009. The other part "Private", belongs to religious.
Last visit: 1 hour before closing.

Spoken languages

• English
• Spanish

• Groups welcome up to 55 people.

Customers

• wine tasting
• Bicycle tourism

Payment method

• Credit card
• Payment cards
• French bank and postal checks
• Cash
• Eurocard-Mastercard
• Visa

Equipments

• Cash

Services

• Shop

Activities on site

• Specific thematic animation
• symposia
• Conferences
• Temporary exhibitions