ABBAYE ROYALE
Registered and listed sites
Description
In 682, it was on one of the limestone islets of the Gulf of Pictons that the monks of Noirmoutier came to build the abbey of St Michel en l'Herm.
It was subjected to Viking invasions and underwent many destructions and reconstructions over the centuries. A Benedictine abbey, it had a rich and eventful history, due in particular to the drying work.
It became a Royal Abbey after the Concordat signed in 1516, and was held by high dignitaries including Cardinal Mazarin.
No monks have lived there since the French Revolution. In 1818, it became private property and has been a family property for two centuries.
Through the gardens, the cooker, the chapter house and the refectory, the story can be approached and a journey back in time can be undertaken
Port du masque obligatoire
- Groups accepted ( minimum : 10 - maximum : 80 )
- Types : historic site and monument
Activities
- Specific themed events
- Workshop for children
Languages
- English
- French
Booking
Location
Visit
- Information board languages : German, English
Visits languages
- French
- English
Individual
- Length of visit : 1h (on average)
Groups
- Length of visit : 1h00 (on average)
Comfort / services
- Shop
Price
Free
- Discounted rate : 3,00 € - Etudiants, scolaires. Gratuit - 7 ans
- Group price : 3,00 € - Minimum 10 personnes
- Child group tarif : 3,00 € - Min 10 personnes
- Full adult price : 5,00 €
- Price for subscribers : 6,00 € - Forfait visite de l'Abbaye et du musée André Deluol
Means of payment
- Credit card
- Cheques and postal orders
- Holiday vouchers
Opening
Open all year round