Champdieu priory represents a group of monastery buildings erected from the 11th century onwards. The church owns many carved capitals, and is notable for its 11th century semi-buried crypt. In the cloisters of the monastery, a 15th century fresco painting of the Last Supper can be seen.
Description
Founded around the year 1000 by a group of monks from Manglieu in Auvergne, the priory of Champdieu is one of the most interesting examples of Romanesque architecture in the Forez. Fortified during the Hundred-year war, it presents a most original silhouette with its series of arches and its parapet walk. Not to be missed: Roman crypt, refectory with XVth century fresco.
Equipements
- Play area
- Picnic area
- Public WC
- Exhibition space
- Car park
- Parking nearby
- Coach parking
services
- Coach access
- Guided tours
Prices
Free of charge. Free entry.
Guided tours are not free.
Payment options
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Check
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Cash
Opening period
From 02/01 to 16/02 between 9.30 am and 5 pm.
Closed on Monday.
From 17/02 to 03/03
Opening hours on Tuesday and Sunday between 2 pm and 6 pm. On Wednesday, Thursday and Friday between 10 am and 12 pm and between 2 pm and 6 pm.
Closed Monday and Saturday.
From 13/04 to 28/04
Opening hours on Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday between 2 pm and 6 pm. On Wednesday, Thursday and Friday between 10 am and 12 pm and between 2 pm and 6 pm.
Closed on Monday.
From 01/05 to 30/06
Opening hours on Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday between 2 pm and 6 pm. On Wednesday, Thursday and Friday between 10 am and 12 pm and between 2 pm and 6 pm.
Closed on Monday.
From 01/07 to 31/08
Opening hours daily between 10 am and 12 pm and between 2 pm and 6.30 pm.
From 01/09 to 30/09
Opening hours on Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday between 2 pm and 6 pm. On Wednesday, Thursday and Friday between 10 am and 12 pm and between 2 pm and 6 pm.
Closed on Monday.
From 01/10 to 19/10 between 9.30 am and 5.45 pm.
Closed Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday.
From 20/10 to 03/11
Opening hours on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday between 2 pm and 6 pm. On Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday between 10 am and 12 pm and between 2 pm and 6 pm.
Closed on Monday.
From 04/11 to 21/12 between 9.30 am and 5.45 pm.
Closed Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday.
From 22/12/2024 to 01/01/2025.
Closed Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Spoken languages
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German
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English
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French
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Dutch
