Abbey de la Sauve-Majeure visitor information
Abbey of la Sauve-Majeure is a National Monument of France.
A masterpiece of Roman art. Masterpiece of Roman art of XIIth century, this Benedictine Abbey quickly became established as an active religious centre. The majestic ruins let discover remarkable sculpted capitals with biblical figures and monsters from ages or far oriental countries. From the top of its bell-tower, impressive view on the village and the countryside. In December 1998 the Abbey was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site as one of the stages on the pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostela.
Address & Contact
Abbaye de La Sauve-Majeure 2, rue de l’Abbaye 33670 La Sauve
tél. : (33) (0)5 56 23 01 55 fax : (33) (0)5 56 23 38 59
Prices
Adults: 7€ Concessions: 4,50€
Opening times
June to September: from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. October to May: from 10.30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 2 p.m. to 5.30 p.m.
Other dates closed
Mondays from October to May January 1, May 1 and December 25
More Information
- See Places to visit near Abbey of la Sauve-Majeure for other places to visit nearby
- See Abbey of la Sauve-Majeure on the National Monuments website.
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Suggested places to visit near Abbey de la Sauve-Majeure, France
Distances shown are direct, driving distances will be greater.
Cadillac Chateau 15km
Libourne 17km
Saint-Emilion 19km
More suggestions: Bordeaux 22km; Bordeaux Waterfront 22km; La Reole 29km; Pellegrue 31km; Montcaret Archaeological site 31km; Cave Pair-non-Pair 34km; Monsegur 34km; Eynesse 37km; Duras 40km; Margaux 42km; Sainte-Foy-la-Grande 43km; Blaye 49km; Allemans-du-Dropt 50km; Miramont-de-Guyenne 56km; Eymet 57km; Pauillac 59km;
See these places and more on a map at places near Abbey de la Sauve-Majeure
Abbey de la Sauve-Majeure tourism: sights and attractions nearby
Abbaye de la Sauve Majeure (La Sauve) - religious monument (0km) : Jardins du château de Mongenan - remarkable garden (12km) : Jardins du château de Vayres - remarkable garden (14km) : Parc du château de Grenade - remarkable garden (17km) : Collégiale et chapelle de la Trinité (Saint-Emilion) - religious monument (19km) : Jardin du Fond de l’or - remarkable garden (21km) : Jardins du château de Malle - remarkable garden (23km) : Eglise de Saint Pierre (Petit-Palais-et-Cornemps) - religious monument (31km) :
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