Groupes : Découverte de La Chaise-Dieu

Guided tour led by a tour guide to discover the Abbey of La Chaise-Dieu through its history and its heritage treasures (2h) or visit of the medieval town (1h)

Visit of the abbey through its history and its heritage treasures (2h):

Accompanied by a tour guide, discover the impressive 14th century Gothic abbey church housing the marble tomb of Pope Clement VI, the 144 sculpted stalls of the monks' choir, the flamboyant Gothic rood screen, the majestic organ case and the famous fresco "Danse Macabre" wall mural from the 15th century.
Admire the cloister and its galleries to then reach the completely renovated Chapel of Our Lady of the College housing the 14 Flemish tapestries from the 16th century classified as a Historic Monument since 1840 and a National Treasure.
End with the amazing acoustics of the Echo Room where many secrets are whispered.

Visit of the medieval village (1h):

Discover the history of this town nestled under its abbey through its alleys, its fountains, its houses with facades decorated with masks, gatehouses and coats of arms, including a very beautiful Romanesque house from the 13th century and its twin bay as well as a fortified house from the 16th century fitting into the old ramparts.
Finish the discovery of this site by the exteriors of the abbey buildings and the organization of the monastic life of this thousand-year-old Benedictine abbey: refectory, sundial, squares, old stables, red door of the For and Tour Clémentine will no longer hold any secrets for you. YOU…

• Clientele: Groups welcome
• Environment: Village center

• Discovery
• History

• English
• Français

• Auditorium
• Public toilets
• Motorhome parking area
• Motorhome service terminal
• Parking
• movie theater
• Body of water
• Meeting room
• Parking nearby
• Coach parking
• Motorhomes allowed
• Mandatory reservation
• Shop
• Tourist Documentation
• Tourist information
• Reservation of services
• Reservations for excursions
• Guided tours

• Cheque
• Cash
• Bank transfer