Practical information

Here you'll find all the practical information you need to prepare your visit to Charroux Abbey.

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Opening hours

April 1 to June 30
Wednesday to Sunday
10am - 12:30pm and 1:30pm - 5pm

July 1 to August 31
Wednesday to Sunday
10am - 12:30pm and 1:30pm - 6pm

September 1 to October 31
Wednesday to Sunday
10am - 12:30pm and 1:30pm - 5pm

Please note: last access to the monument 30 minutes before closing time.

Closed from November 1 to March 31 and May 1.

During this period, the monument is open to groups by reservation only.

Rates

The following prices are valid from January 1 2024.

The ticket gives access to the entire monument.

For individuals

 

Individual ticket

5€

Free

 
  • Under 18s
  • 18-25 years (European Union nationals and regular non-European residents in France)
  • Disabled person and accompanying adult
  • Jobseekers (on presentation of a certificate less than 6 months old)
  • Valid Education Pass
  • First Sunday of January, February, March, November and December.
 

 

Visitors eligible for free admission

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Group rates

4€
  • From 20 adults
  • Any person coming with a tourism professional, with no minimum number of participants.
 

 

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Payment method

  • cash
  • credit cards
  • check
  • Culture check
  • vacation voucher (ANCV)

Access and transport

Charroux Abbey

4, place Saint-Pierre
86250 Charroux
How to get there

BY CAR

From Poitiers or Angoulême: N 10 to Limalonges, then D 148 to Limoges

From Limoges: exit 7, N 141 to Angoulême, then D 948 and D 148 to Niort

From Niort: exit no. 3, D 948 and D 148 to Limoges


Charroux Abbey is located in the heart of the village of Charroux.
Numerous parking lots are available.

Services and visiting conditions

  • Possibility of resting during the visit
  • Suitcases and large bags are not permitted. Small bags (smaller than cabin size) are permitted.
  • Animals are not allowed, even in a carry-on bag, with the exception of guide dogs for the blind or for assistance.
  • Smoking and eating are not permitted inside the monument.
  • The monument is not accessible to minors unaccompanied by a responsible adult.

Disabled

Find out more about our services and facilities for disabled visitors.

Consult the dedicated page.

Vigipirate plan

To ensure the safety of visitors, the monument applies the preventive measures decided by the government for public administrations. To find out more

Contact us