Historic site and monument
in RIVES-D'AUTISE

Abbaye de Nieul sur l'Autise

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  • Petites cités de caractère
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Nieul-sur-l'Autise Abbey, when technology reveals the stone
At the heart of a Petite Cité de Caractère, Nieul-sur-l'Autise Abbey is an architectural jewel, showcased and managed by the Département de la Vendée. The abbey is one of the few monastic complexes in the Poitevin region to have survived almost intact, with the only Romanesque cloister in the West preserved in its entirety.

When technology reveals the stone…
Founded in 1068, Saint-Vincent Abbey enjoyed the protection of the Dukes of Aquitaine and was granted royal abbey status in 1141 by Eleanor of Aquitaine, then Queen of France. At the heart of this jewel of Romanesque architecture, touch screens and 3D reconstructions reveal the secrets of a rich history.

In summer: historical shows, fun tours and family visits.
All year round: events and activities for children.

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Themes

  • Abbey
  • Cloister
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Tour details

Durée moyenne de la visite individuelle : 1H30 min.
Durée moyenne de la visite en groupe : 1H30 min.
Taille minimum du groupe : 15 personne(s)

language of the visit

French, English

Openings

Opening hours from 08 February to 23 February 2025
MondayOpen from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm and from 02:00 pm to 06:00 pm
TuesdayOpen from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm and from 02:00 pm to 06:00 pm
WednesdayOpen from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm and from 02:00 pm to 06:00 pm
ThursdayOpen from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm and from 02:00 pm to 06:00 pm
FridayOpen from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm and from 02:00 pm to 06:00 pm
SaturdayOpen from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm and from 02:00 pm to 06:00 pm
SundayOpen from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm and from 02:00 pm to 06:00 pm

Ouvert durant les vacances solaires

Opening hours from 24 February to 31 March 2025
MondayOpen from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm and from 02:00 pm to 06:00 pm
WednesdayOpen from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm and from 02:00 pm to 06:00 pm
ThursdayOpen from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm and from 02:00 pm to 06:00 pm
FridayOpen from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm and from 02:00 pm to 06:00 pm
SaturdayOpen from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm and from 02:00 pm to 06:00 pm
SundayOpen from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm and from 02:00 pm to 06:00 pm

Fermeture le mardi

Opening hours from 01 April to 31 May 2025
MondayOpen from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm and from 02:00 pm to 06:00 pm
TuesdayOpen from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm and from 02:00 pm to 06:00 pm
WednesdayOpen from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm and from 02:00 pm to 06:00 pm
ThursdayOpen from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm and from 02:00 pm to 06:00 pm
FridayOpen from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm and from 02:00 pm to 06:00 pm
SaturdayOpen from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm and from 02:00 pm to 06:00 pm
SundayOpen from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm and from 02:00 pm to 06:00 pm
Opening hours from 01 June to 04 July 2025
MondayOpen from 10:00 am to 06:00 pm
TuesdayOpen from 10:00 am to 06:00 pm
WednesdayOpen from 10:00 am to 06:00 pm
ThursdayOpen from 10:00 am to 06:00 pm
FridayOpen from 10:00 am to 06:00 pm
SaturdayOpen from 10:00 am to 06:00 pm
SundayOpen from 10:00 am to 06:00 pm
Opening hours from 05 July to 24 August 2025
MondayOpen from 10:00 am to 07:00 pm
TuesdayOpen from 10:00 am to 07:00 pm
WednesdayOpen from 10:00 am to 07:00 pm
ThursdayOpen from 10:00 am to 07:00 pm
FridayOpen from 10:00 am to 07:00 pm
SaturdayOpen from 10:00 am to 07:00 pm
SundayOpen from 10:00 am to 07:00 pm
Opening hours from 25 August to 31 August 2025
MondayOpen from 10:00 am to 06:00 pm
TuesdayOpen from 10:00 am to 06:00 pm
WednesdayOpen from 10:00 am to 06:00 pm
ThursdayOpen from 10:00 am to 06:00 pm
FridayOpen from 10:00 am to 06:00 pm
SaturdayOpen from 10:00 am to 06:00 pm
SundayOpen from 10:00 am to 06:00 pm
Opening hours from 01 September to 30 September 2025
MondayOpen from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm and from 02:00 pm to 06:00 pm
TuesdayOpen from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm and from 02:00 pm to 06:00 pm
WednesdayOpen from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm and from 02:00 pm to 06:00 pm
ThursdayOpen from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm and from 02:00 pm to 06:00 pm
FridayOpen from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm and from 02:00 pm to 06:00 pm
SaturdayOpen from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm and from 02:00 pm to 06:00 pm
SundayOpen from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm and from 02:00 pm to 06:00 pm
Opening hours from 01 October to 17 October 2025
MondayOpen from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm and from 02:00 pm to 06:00 pm
TuesdayOpens at 10:00 am
WednesdayOpen from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm and from 02:00 pm to 06:00 pm
ThursdayOpen from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm and from 02:00 pm to 06:00 pm
FridayOpen from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm and from 02:00 pm to 06:00 pm
SaturdayOpen from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm and from 02:00 pm to 06:00 pm
SundayOpen from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm and from 02:00 pm to 06:00 pm

fermé le mardi

Opening hours from 18 October to 02 November 2025
MondayOpen from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm and from 02:00 pm to 06:00 pm
TuesdayOpen from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm and from 02:00 pm to 06:00 pm
WednesdayOpen from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm and from 02:00 pm to 06:00 pm
ThursdayOpen from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm and from 02:00 pm to 06:00 pm
FridayOpen from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm and from 02:00 pm to 06:00 pm
SaturdayOpen from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm and from 02:00 pm to 06:00 pm
SundayOpen from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm and from 02:00 pm to 06:00 pm
Opening hours from 03 November to 19 December 2025
MondayOpen from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm and from 02:00 pm to 06:00 pm
WednesdayOpen from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm and from 02:00 pm to 06:00 pm
ThursdayOpen from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm and from 02:00 pm to 06:00 pm
FridayOpen from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm and from 02:00 pm to 06:00 pm
SaturdayOpen from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm and from 02:00 pm to 06:00 pm
SundayOpen from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm and from 02:00 pm to 06:00 pm

fermé le mardi

Opening hours from 20 December to 31 December 2025
MondayOpen from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm and from 02:00 pm to 06:00 pm
TuesdayOpen from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm and from 02:00 pm to 06:00 pm
WednesdayOpen from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm and from 02:00 pm to 06:00 pm
ThursdayOpen from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm and from 02:00 pm to 06:00 pm
FridayOpen from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm and from 02:00 pm to 06:00 pm
SaturdayOpen from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm and from 02:00 pm to 06:00 pm
SundayOpen from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm and from 02:00 pm to 06:00 pm

fermé le 25/12

Rates

PricingMin.Max.
Full adult price
7 €9 €
Children's price
5 €7 €
Price for large families
20 €26 €

Children's price
(Gratuit pour les moins de 12 ans)

Group price
(sur consultation)

Payment methods

  • Credit card
  • Cheques and postal orders
  • Holiday vouchers
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Services

Equipments

  • Picnic area

Services

  • Shop
  • WiFi
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Address

1, allée du cloître
Nieul-sur-l’Autise
85240 RIVES-D’AUTISE
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