Charroux Abbey: 10 centuries of history

This visit is an opportunity for students to discover and understand the many facets of this Benedictine abbey, which reached its apogee between the 11th and 13th centuries AD. Its history, which spans more than a thousand years, provides an insight into the evolution of the site through the events that have marked the life of the building and its religious community. The quality of conservation of the architectural elements, the 13th-century sculptural program and the archaeological artifacts on display provide an opportunity to pass on to students elements of the history of the building and its religious community.The quality of preservation of the architectural elements, the 13th-century sculptural program, and the archaeological artifacts on display provide an opportunity to teach students about the site, how it was built and how it has evolved over time. Adapted visit - 1H

vue aérienne de l'abbaye, sa tour, sa cloître et le bâtiment conventuel
  • 90 euros per group of 35 students.

  • 1h

  • 5th, 4th, 3rd.

  • 35

  • Reservation

Presentation

Discover the history of the château in the 16th century: who built it? What was the political and historical context in which it was built? What was daily life like there?

Pedagogical action

Discovery trail. Students follow a...

Discovery tour.

Discipline

Architecture and urban planning

Notions

Learn more about French history

Renaissance castle architecture

Cycle 4

Retrouvez toutes les activités pédagogiques pour vos classes de collège. Ces activités sont adaptées aux classes de 5e, 4e et 3e.