Abbey of SAINT-AVIT-SENIEUR

The abbey of Saint-Avit Sénieur is located on a rocky spur not far from the Hameau Des Laurières.

Governed by the rule of Saint Augustine, the religious community of Saint-Avit is marked by a strong proximity with the population. Providing protection, care and spiritual support, the canons of Saint-Avit have left their mark on the village and the abbey, which is also listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site as part of the Routes of Compostela in France.

The Abbey of Saint-Avit Sénieur is:

► an interactive and fun place to visit: immerse yourself in history during a visit and discover, thanks to an interpretive trail, the abbey, the legend of Avitus, the life of the canons or the evolution of the landscape. Every afternoon, workshops will be offered to visitors: calligraphy and illumination, stone sculpture to learn the ancestral techniques of the image makers and sculptors of the Middle Ages.
And set off to discover the secrets of the abbey and relive the eventful history of this unusual village. Put yourself in the shoes of the great characters of Saint Avit by following a guided and costumed tour.

► evening entertainment: every evening in July and August from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. visitors will be able to enter a mysterious and poetic universe thanks to light projections on the walls of the abbey: the Murmures de Saint-Avit Sénieur.