Montmajour Abbey
Historic site and monument Religious heritage Abbey
Presentation
Built on a rock and proudly silhouetted above the plain of Arles, the Benedictine abbey of Montmajour is an exceptional architectural ensemble that bears witness to 1,000 years of history and architecture.
The site particularly fascinated Van Gogh (1853-1890), who made a number of drawings there in 1888-1889. "Ascension", the work created by Alain Kirili (b. 1946) for the choir of the abbey, pays tribute to his use of "thick" colour.
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.
Recently restored, come and discover the Hermitage of 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.
Accessibility :
Montmajour Abbey provides access to the terrace and cloister for visitors with motor disabilities.
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.
Recently restored, come and discover the Hermitage of 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.
Accessibility :
Montmajour Abbey provides access to the terrace and cloister for visitors with motor disabilities.
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 between 10 am and 6.15 pm.
Last admission at 5:00 p.m.
From 01/10/2024 to 31/03/2025 between 10 am and 5 pm.
Closed on Monday.
Closed exceptionally on January 1st, November 11th and December 25th.
Last admission at 5:00 p.m.
From 01/10/2024 to 31/03/2025 between 10 am and 5 pm.
Closed on Monday.
Closed exceptionally on January 1st, November 11th and December 25th.
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 :
- 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 < 26 years, press, Job-seeker, children accompanied by an adult, teachers, the students, disabled people and accompanying persons.
Group rate available for > 20 people.
Free of charge
Under 18 years old (families and school groups excluded)
18-25 years old (European Union citizens and regular non-European residents in the European Union)
1st Sunday of the month from January to March and from November to December
Disabled persons and their companions
Job seekers, on presentation of a certificate of less than 6 months, RMI, RSA beneficiaries,
social assistance
Journalists.
Reduced price: 5.50 €.
Free entry for children < 26 years, press, Job-seeker, children accompanied by an adult, teachers, the students, disabled people and accompanying persons.
Group rate available for > 20 people.
Free of charge
Under 18 years old (families and school groups excluded)
18-25 years old (European Union citizens and regular non-European residents in the European Union)
1st Sunday of the month from January to March and from November to December
Disabled persons and their companions
Job seekers, on presentation of a certificate of less than 6 months, RMI, RSA beneficiaries,
social assistance
Journalists.
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Abbaye de Montmajour
Route De Fontvieille
13200
Arles
GPS coordinates
Latitude : 43.706353
Longitude : 4.66095