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Groups: share a unique discovery experience!
Group visits are available for associations, businesses, clubs, or simply groups of friends. Take advantage of our special group rate for groups of 10 or more.
Two areas are available for visits:
The abbey's monastic buildings (click on the brown area on the map)
The remains of the ancient villa and its mosaic decorations (click on the yellow area on the map) The former abbey church of Saint John the Baptist is open to the public every day, year-round. The Abbots' Lodgings are closed to the public.
Explore the most beautiful ruins of the Landes region!
These 18th-century remains bear witness to the monks' final work. Restorations have revealed a simple yet monumental architecture that unfolds along the banks of the Gave d'Oloron river. A staircase descends to an exceptional cryptoporticus, a long underground gallery connected to a landing stage, whose beauty and rarity have made the abbey famous.
- Self-guided tour: : Audio guide, family booklet, etc.
- Guided tour : By reservation (maximum 18 people) Duration: 1 hour
- Unusual tour : Trobairitz sound trail By reservation - Duration: 45 minutes
Admire the decor of a luxury villa!
The abbey's archaeological site houses the remains of a Late Antique villa. The mosaic floors, characteristic of the Aquitaine school, have been restored and are on display in the former abbots' residence.
Guided tour by reservation only :
Maximum 12 people
Duration: 1 hour
Explore the most beautiful ruins of the Landes region!
These 18th-century remains bear witness to the monks' final work. Restorations have revealed a simple yet monumental architecture that unfolds along the banks of the Gave d'Oloron river. A staircase descends to an exceptional cryptoporticus, a long underground gallery connected to a landing stage, whose beauty and rarity have made the abbey famous.
Guided tours available by reservation in the morning (9am - 12:30pm)
Guided tours are contucted in French only.
No guided tours for groups in July and August
Guided tour duration : between 1 and 1.5 hours depending on the number of participants
Price : Abbey entrance for groups of 10 or more (minimum €5 / €3 / free for under 18s)
Groups limited to 18 people
It is possible to organize a guided tour in 2 or 3 groups depending on the number of participants and the availability of the abbey's guides (please contact us)..
Download
- Conditions d’accueil visite guidée bâtiments monastiques ( pdf - 305 KB )
- Fiche réservation Bâtiments monastiques Groupes ( pdf - 825 KB )
Admire the decor of a luxury villa!
The abbey's archaeological site contains the remains of a Late Antique villa. The pavement mosaics, characteristic of the Aquitaine school, have been restored and are displayed in the outbuildings of the abbots' residence.
Guided tours available by reservation
Guided tours are contucted in French only.
Group limited to a maximum of 12 people
Guided tour duration: 1 hour
Price: Abbey entrance for groups of 10 or more (minimum €5 / €3 / free for under 18s)
Guided tours can be arranged for 2 or 3 groups depending on the number of participants and the availability of the abbey's guides (please contact us).
The site is accessible to people with reduced mobility..
Download
- Conditions d’accueil visite guidée site antique ( pdf - 309 KB )
- Fiche réservation Site antique Groupes ( pdf - 834 KB )