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Monastic buildings
Keen to make its site accessible to all, the abbey is developing its offering to enable people with disabilities to explore the site in an appropriate manner.
The documents on this page are not compatible with screen readers or other assistive technology devices. If you encounter any accessibility issues, please contact Sorde Abbey on +33 5 58 73 09 62 or via the contact form.
Parking
One parking space for persons with disabilities is located approximately 50 metres from the abbey.
There is one drop-off point located approximately 50 metres from the abbey, on the church square.
There is another disabled parking space opposite the church, approximately 70 metres from the abbey, near the village hall and public toilets.
Open to visitors, no booking required
Access for people with disabilities sometimes requires modifications that are incompatible with the preservation of the premises and their classification as historic monuments. Thus cryptoportic, an underground complex located beneath the terrace is difficult to access for people with reduced mobility and inaccessible for wheelchair users.
However, a virtual tour of this long gallery is available on the interactive terminals located in the chapter house.
The majority of areas are accessible to persons with reduced mobility.
A traffic plan will be provided to you at reception.
Benches are placed in various locations so that you can take a short break.
Walking sticks are available free of charge upon request.
Open to the public, no booking required
A magnetic loop is installed at the abbey reception desk, allowing you to communicate with staff and ask questions.
Written materials will help you discover the abbey (map provided at reception, information panels along the route).
Guided Tour
Reservations required, for groups.
Duration : approximately 1 hour
Accompanied by a guide, you will discover the history of the abbey through a more detailed description
Open to the public, no booking required
Download the easy to read and understand discovery guide in advance
Guided Tour
Reservations required, for groups.
Duration : approximately 1 hour
Accompanied by a guide, you will discover the history of the abbey through a more detailed description.
The public accessibility register can be consulted at reception and online.