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
Tél : 06 59 57 15 53
abbaye.charroux@monuments-nationaux.fr
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

Niveau : Urgence attentat du plan Vigipirate

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