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Abbaye aux Dames, la cité musicale -
Abbaye aux Dames, la cité musicale -
Abbaye aux Dames, la cité musicale -
Abbaye aux Dames, la cité musicale -
Abbaye aux Dames, la cité musicale -
Abbaye aux Dames, la cité musicale
A former Benedictine abbey founded in 1047, the Abbaye aux Dames was the first women's monastery in Saintonge. Discover the thousand-year-old history of this essential place in the city of Saintes.
More information
Equipped with 3D sound headphones, our audio tours invite you to explore the abbey from cloister to bell tower. The audioguide takes you on a detailed tour of the site's thousand-year-old history, while specialist heritage guides tell you all about the Abbey and its secrets on friendly, family-friendly tours. With musical siestas, the Abbaye aux Dames immerses you in its musical universe from the comfort of a deckchair. Young and old alike can become an ephemeral orchestra on the carousel. Or perhaps you'd prefer to play the game, capturing sounds and fantastic creatures to compose your own melody?
Whatever your choice, alone, with family or friends, enjoy an original adventure!
Whatever your choice, alone, with family or friends, enjoy an original adventure!
Facilities & services
Auditorium
Exhibition space
Meeting room
Toilets
Car park
Free car park
Coach parking
Wi-fi
Free WiFi access
Tourist brochures
Tourist information
Available for private hire
Coach access
Shop
Online shop
Room hire
Guided tours
Environment
Town location In centre of town Pedestrian area Waterside Riverside Close to a public transportation Bus stop < 500 m City bike station < 500 m Cycle track/route within 500 m Close to a motorway Panoramic view
Prices & payment methods
Thematic tour: €15 full price* | €12 concessions** | free for children under 6
Historical tour: 13€ full price* | 10€ reduced price** | free for under 6s
Sound tours: €9 full price* | €6 concessions* | free for children under 6
Audioguide: 9€ full price* | 6€ reduced price* | free for under 6s
The game: €9 full price* | €6 reduced* | free for under 6s
Carousel: €3 single ticket | €10 for 4 rides
Les siestes musicales : 3€ single price * Full price for 14 years and over
**Reduced rate for 6-13 year olds, members of the Abbaye aux Dames association, jobseekers and those receiving minimum social benefits, and groups of more than 10 people. Upon presentation of proof of entitlement.
Bank/credit card
Check
Travellers Cheque
Cash
Online payment
Credit transfer
Room rental
Concert/events Family Reception/drinks reception Exhibition/trade fair Seminar/meeting
Chair Stage Screen Microphone Speaker pulpit Table Video projector Wifi in room
