Le Thoronet Abbey Ticket

Le Thoronet Abbey is a notable Cistercian site in Provence. Get your ticket to explore its medieval history and architectural features.

Description

Provence is home to three Cistercian abbeys, with Le Thoronet Abbey located on the outskirts of Le Thoronet. This ticket allows you to explore this 12th-century monastery by the Order of Cistercians, which serves as a site for spiritual retreat and scriptural study.

Key areas to visit include The Cloister, the lavabo washing fountain, and the dormitory where monks slept. The abbey showcases traditional medieval architecture, featuring the Abbey Church, refectory, sacristy, chapter house, and armariums for liturgical books.

Opening times

Le Thoronet Abbey is open daily at the following hours:

October 1 - March 31: 10 am to 1 pm and 2 pm to 5 pmApril 1 - September 30: 10 am to 6:30 pm

On December 24 and 31, the abbey closes at 3:30 pm. Note that the last entry is 45 minutes before closing, and opening hours are subject to change.

Free admission

Admission to Le Thoronet Abbey is free for:

EU youth aged 18-25Children under 18, regardless of nationality

Free entry is also offered on the first Sunday of the month from January to March and November to December, as well as the third weekend of September. To obtain free admission, visit the ticket office with a certifying document.

Visit other abbeys in Provence

For those interested in medieval abbeys, consider visiting Montmajour Abbey.