Montmajour Abbey
Historic site and monument Religious heritage Abbey
Presentation
The Benedictine Abbey of Montmajour, built on a rock and proudly silhouetted above the plain of Arles, is an exceptional architectural ensemble testifying to 1,000 years of history and architecture.
The site particularly fascinated Van Gogh (1853-1890), who made numerous drawings there in 1888-1889. "Ascension", the work created by Alain Kirili (b. 1946) for the abbey's choir, pays tribute to his use of "thick" color.
Montmajour Abbey stands at the heart of the Arles region, on a rocky peak overlooking the Crau plain. With its two monastic complexes, it bears exceptional witness to eight centuries of history and architecture in Provence.
Come and discover the recently restored Ermitage Saint-Pierre, the only 11th-century troglodyte chapel in Provence, as well as the 1st floor of the Saint-Maur building, part of the 18th century, never before open to the public. You can also admire the magnificent terraced landscape on the south side of the monument.
Every year, the abbey hosts exhibitions by renowned photographers and artists.
Visitors are invited to book their tickets online in advance. Visitors are invited to download the tour document from the abbey's website or the free tour application.
Visitors are invited to consult the website before their visit for full details.
Montmajour Abbey stands at the heart of the Arles region, on a rocky peak overlooking the Crau plain. With its two monastic complexes, it bears exceptional witness to eight centuries of history and architecture in Provence.
Come and discover the recently restored Ermitage Saint-Pierre, the only 11th-century troglodyte chapel in Provence, as well as the 1st floor of the Saint-Maur building, part of the 18th century, never before open to the public. You can also admire the magnificent terraced landscape on the south side of the monument.
Every year, the abbey hosts exhibitions by renowned photographers and artists.
Visitors are invited to book their tickets online in advance. Visitors are invited to download the tour document from the abbey's website or the free tour application.
Visitors are invited to consult the website before their visit for full details.
AccesMontmajour Abbey provides access to the terrace and cloister for visitors with motor disabilities. The terrain is uneven and there are many steps.sible for disabled
Opening period (s)From 01/06 to 30/09/2024, daily from 10am to 6:15pm.
Last admission at 5pm.
From 01/10/2024 to 31/03/2025, 10am to 5pm.
Closed on Mondays.
Exceptional closures on January 1, November 11 and December 25.
Last admission at 4pm.
Last admission at 5pm.
From 01/10/2024 to 31/03/2025, 10am to 5pm.
Closed on Mondays.
Exceptional closures on January 1, November 11 and December 25.
Last admission at 4pm.
General information
- Parking :
- Coach parking
- Client profile :
- Groups
- Visits :
- Average individual visit length (minutes) : 60
- you can visit it
- Style :
- Roman
- Information panel language(s) :
- Park :
- Camargue Regional Nature Park
Services, Tours, Activities and entertainment
- Individual tour services :
- Unguided individual tours available permanently
- Group tour services :
- Unguided group tours available permanently
- Entertainment :
- Temporary exhibition
- Activity
- Concert
- Shows
- Theatre
Accessibility
- Accessibility Criteria for Visually Impaired :
- Presentation of the place accessible to visually impaired people at the reception
Contact
Montmajour Abbey
Route De Fontvieille
13200
Arles
Phone : +33 4 90 54 64 17
Tarifs
Full price: 7 €
Reduced price: 5.50 €.
Free entry for children under 26, press, Job-seeker, children accompanied by an adult, teachers, the students, disabled people and accompanying persons.
Group rate available for 20 people or more.
Special rate (partnerships): €5.50
With a full-price ticket to the Fondation Van Gogh, benefit from a special rate at the Abbey of Montmajour (and vice versa).
With the Pass en Pays d'Arles, on presentation of a full-price ticket for the monuments of Arles, the Château de Tarascon, Château des Baux de Provence and the Glanum archaeological site, benefit from a special rate at Montmajour Abbey (and vice versa).
SNCF - TGV Inoui, on presentation of a ticket valid for less than 5 days.
SNCF - Intercités, on presentation of a ticket valid for less than 5 days.
SNCF - Grand Voyageur, on presentation of membership card.
With the MyProvence Pass, one free admission for every full-fare admission purchased.
Combined ticket Abbaye de Montmajour - Site archéologique de Glanum: €14
Free admission:
First Sunday of January, February, March, November and December
Culture pass.
Reduced price: 5.50 €.
Free entry for children under 26, press, Job-seeker, children accompanied by an adult, teachers, the students, disabled people and accompanying persons.
Group rate available for 20 people or more.
Special rate (partnerships): €5.50
With a full-price ticket to the Fondation Van Gogh, benefit from a special rate at the Abbey of Montmajour (and vice versa).
With the Pass en Pays d'Arles, on presentation of a full-price ticket for the monuments of Arles, the Château de Tarascon, Château des Baux de Provence and the Glanum archaeological site, benefit from a special rate at Montmajour Abbey (and vice versa).
SNCF - TGV Inoui, on presentation of a ticket valid for less than 5 days.
SNCF - Intercités, on presentation of a ticket valid for less than 5 days.
SNCF - Grand Voyageur, on presentation of membership card.
With the MyProvence Pass, one free admission for every full-fare admission purchased.
Combined ticket Abbaye de Montmajour - Site archéologique de Glanum: €14
Free admission:
First Sunday of January, February, March, November and December
Culture pass.
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Abbaye de Montmajour
Route De Fontvieille
13200
Arles
GPS coordinates
Latitude : 43.705702
Longitude : 4.664083