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JEP 2024 – Visites libres et guidées de la chartreuse Saint Sauveur

Saturday, September 21
Chartreuse St Sauveur Avenue Vézian Valette 12200 Villefranche-de-Rouergue
A listed monument, a must-see site in the region, is a 15th century Flamboyant Gothic masterpiece. During the visit, you will discover the large cloister, one of the largest in France, the small cloister, the chapel…

Free visit on Saturday and Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 14 p.m. to 18 p.m. (free)

Guided tours on Saturday afternoon at 15 p.m. and Sunday morning at 10:30 a.m. (free)


Built at the gates of the city from 1452 thanks to the legacy of a rich draper merchant from Villefranche, Vézian Valette, the Chartreuse St Sauveur monastery allows you to understand how the monks lived within a Chartreuse and to admire this precious heritage: the small cloister, a masterpiece of flamboyant Gothic art, the chapel and its magnificent historic stalls, the refectory, the large cloister against which the hermitages once stood and which surrounds the cemetery and the secrets of the community…

Come and discover the Monastery differently : A treasure huntMystery at the Chartreusefor families is available free of charge at the monument reception, ask for it!

And also  "Investigation at the Chartreuse" : Life-size Cluedo! A survey to be carried out with family or friends… Duration: approximately 2 hours. Available at the entrance to the monument.



GROUPS: all year round by reservation

ACCESS for people with reduced mobility: partial access: a few steps.

All dates and times

Opening hours from September 21 to September 22, 2024
SaturdayOpen
SundayOpen
10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 14 p.m. to 18 p.m.

Prices

Free

Payment methods

  • Cheque
  • French "Chèques vacances"
  • Credit card
  • Cash

Access map

Address

Chartreuse St Sauveur
Avenue Vézian Valette
12200 Villefranche-de-Rouergue
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