Designated a UNESCO Wolrd Heritage Site, the abbey of Saint-Savin is an exceptional treasure. Come and live an unrivalled visit, discovering the greatest ensemble od mural paintings in Europe (11th – 12th centuries) and an important laboratory of innovations over time. Multimedia interpretive spaces, monks’ cells, refectory, a monastic garden, an abbot’s dwelling… Let the abbey reveal all its secrets! Carried by audacity since its foundation, the abbey of Saint-Savin continues to surprise…
English guided tours: every Thursday on July and August at 11am.
Selfguided tours with a tablet: an interactive discovery of the abbey both playful and educational. An immersive experience as close as possible to history.
Vigipirate: In order to guarantee the overall safety within the site and following the French government’s recommendations, some measures have been taken:
- A checking of your bags and luggages may be asked by the front office team
- Visiting the site suitcases, briefcases or large bags if forbidden
The abbey remains open according to ordinary conditions.
Thank you for your understanding.
Bienvenue dans la Vienne, au Nord de la région Nouvelle-Aquitaine,
Nous serons ravis de vous accueillir à l'abbaye de Saint-Savin.
Information :
- Nouveau parcours présentant une exposition inédite consacrée à l'arche de Noé
- Accueil des groupes sur demande et sur réservation
- Les animaux sont interdits dans les espaces du bâtiment conventuel et de l'église, à l'exception des chiens guides