Groups : Discovery of La Chaise-Dieu

Description

Visit the abbey through its history and heritage treasures (2h):

Accompanied by a guide, discover the impressive 14th century gothic abbey church housing the marble tomb of Pope Clement VI, the 144 sculpted stalls of the monks' choir, the flamboyant gothic rood screen, the majestic organ case and the famous 15th century "danse macabre" mural.
Admire the cloister and its galleries and then go to the Notre Dame du Collège Chapel, which has been completely renovated and houses the 14 Flemish tapestries from the 16th century, classified as a Historic Monument since 1840 and a National Treasure.
Finish with the astonishing acoustics of the echo chamber where many secrets are whispered.

Tours of the medieval village (1h):

Discover the history of this village nestled under its abbey through its narrow streets, its fountains, its houses with facades decorated with mascarons, bretèches and coats of arms, including a very beautiful 13th century Romanesque house with its geminated bay, as well as a 16th century fortified house built into the old ramparts.
End your discovery of this site with the exterior of the abbey buildings and the organisation of monastic life in this thousand-year-old Benedictine abbey: the refectory, the sundial, the square, the old stables, the red door of the For and the Clementine Tower will no longer hold any secrets for you...

Languages spoken

• English
• French