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Abbey of Trizay -
Abbey of Trizay -
Abbey of Trizay -
Abbey of Trizay -
Abbey of Trizay -
Abbey of Trizay -
Abbey of Trizay -
Abbey of Trizay -
Abbey of Trizay
Entirely restored in 1990, the abbey is one of the most mysterious Romanesque monuments of Saintonge. The abbey hosts a contemporary art centre that offers a year-round dialogue between the Romanesque monument and modern artists.
More information
This priory constructed in the turning 11th and 12th centuries, depended upon the powerful Abbey of the Chaise - Dieu in Auvergne. Entirely restored in 1990, the abbey is one of the most mysterious Romanesque monuments of Saintonge.
The church, whose beautiful Romanesque bedside has been illuminated since 2003 by the stained-glass windows of Richard Texier, was designed on an exceptional octagonal layout.
Discover also the chapter house with its polylobed arches and wareheads beautiful crosses of the 13th century, the cloister, the cellar, the great refectory with its wall paintings and, upstairs, the monks' dormitories decorated by frescoes. The medieval-inspired garden presents plants cultivated between the 9th and 14th centuries for health and food.
The abbey hosts a contemporary art centre that offers a year-round dialogue between the Romanesque monument and modern artists with exhibitions every two months.
Discovery tour of the abbey with a visitor booklet, 3D video of the hypothesis of restitution of the plan of the abbey in the 12th century and models.
For children (between 3 to 12 years old), treasure hunts and unusual discovery routes.
The boutique Art and Terroir & Library, the tourism desk and the reception are open all year round.
Possibility to rent spaces for family or professional events.
The church, whose beautiful Romanesque bedside has been illuminated since 2003 by the stained-glass windows of Richard Texier, was designed on an exceptional octagonal layout.
Discover also the chapter house with its polylobed arches and wareheads beautiful crosses of the 13th century, the cloister, the cellar, the great refectory with its wall paintings and, upstairs, the monks' dormitories decorated by frescoes. The medieval-inspired garden presents plants cultivated between the 9th and 14th centuries for health and food.
The abbey hosts a contemporary art centre that offers a year-round dialogue between the Romanesque monument and modern artists with exhibitions every two months.
Discovery tour of the abbey with a visitor booklet, 3D video of the hypothesis of restitution of the plan of the abbey in the 12th century and models.
For children (between 3 to 12 years old), treasure hunts and unusual discovery routes.
The boutique Art and Terroir & Library, the tourism desk and the reception are open all year round.
Possibility to rent spaces for family or professional events.
Facilities & services
Meeting room
Toilets
Car park
Coach parking
Wi-fi
Shop
Room hire
Guided tours
Educational visits
Pets welcome
Environment
In the country Cycle track/route within 500 m Marked hiking trails less than 500 m away Lake 5 km away
Opening time
From 01/05 to 06/07/2025
Opening hours daily between 10 am and 1 pm and between 2 pm and 6.30 pm.
From 07/07 to 31/08/2025
Opening hours daily between 10 am and 7 pm.
From 01/09 to 28/09/2025
Opening hours daily between 10 am and 1 pm and between 2 pm and 6.30 pm.
From 29/09 to 11/11/2025
Opening hours on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday between 10 am and 1 pm and between 2 pm and 6 pm. On Saturday and Sunday between 2 pm and 6 pm.
Opening hours daily between 10 am and 1 pm and between 2 pm and 6.30 pm.
From 07/07 to 31/08/2025
Opening hours daily between 10 am and 7 pm.
From 01/09 to 28/09/2025
Opening hours daily between 10 am and 1 pm and between 2 pm and 6.30 pm.
From 29/09 to 11/11/2025
Opening hours on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday between 10 am and 1 pm and between 2 pm and 6 pm. On Saturday and Sunday between 2 pm and 6 pm.
Prices & payment methods
Free admission for children up to 5 years of age (not including activities), as well as for the accompanying adult of a disabled person, tour guides and art history students on presentation of proof. There is an additional charge of €4,50 for guided tours for all visitors (except children under 12).
Bank/credit card
Check
Travellers Cheque
Cash
Contactless payment
Room rental
Concert/events Convention Family Reception/drinks reception Exhibition/trade fair Seminar/meeting
Amphitheater Chair Air conditioning Screen Microphone Paper board Table Round table Rectangular table Video projector Wifi in room