Sauve-Majeur Abbey – Unesco World Heritage Site
Discover La Sauve-Majeure Abbey listed as a Unesco World Heritage Site! This Benedictine Abbey, masterpiece of Romanesque art of 12th century, let discover remarkable sculpted capitals. From the top of its bell-tower, you can enjoy a remarkable view.
Built between the 11th and 13th centuries and famed for its capitals, the Abbey features outstanding examples of sculpture and architectural remains.
A landscape from another time. Set around a large meadow and majestic trees, the Abbey, open to the elements, stands in over 200 hectares of grounds enclosed by a surrounding wall.
In the heart of the Entre-deux-Mers region. Between Garonne and Dordogne, the Abbey takes its name from the Silva Major or "great forest".
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Open all year round.
Closed for public holidays.
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From 2 January to 2 January
› tuesday : From 10:30:00 to 13:00:00, From 14:00:00 to 17:30:00
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› thursday : From 10:30:00 to 13:00:00, From 14:00:00 to 17:30:00
› friday : From 10:30:00 to 13:00:00, From 14:00:00 to 17:30:00
› saturday : From 10:30:00 to 13:00:00, From 14:00:00 to 17:30:00
› sunday : From 10:30:00 to 13:00:00, From 14:00:00 to 17:30:00
Closed on monday
From 1 June to 1 June
› monday : From 10:00:00 to 13:15:00, From 14:00:00 to 18:00:00
› tuesday : From 10:00:00 to 13:15:00, From 14:00:00 to 18:00:00
› wednesday : From 10:00:00 to 13:15:00, From 14:00:00 to 18:00:00
› thursday : From 10:00:00 to 13:15:00, From 14:00:00 to 18:00:00
› friday : From 10:00:00 to 13:15:00, From 14:00:00 to 18:00:00
› saturday : From 10:00:00 to 13:15:00, From 14:00:00 to 18:00:00
› sunday : From 10:00:00 to 13:15:00, From 14:00:00 to 18:00:00
From 1 October to 1 October
› tuesday : From 10:30:00 to 13:00:00, From 14:00:00 to 17:30:00
› wednesday : From 10:30:00 to 13:00:00, From 14:00:00 to 17:30:00
› thursday : From 10:30:00 to 13:00:00, From 14:00:00 to 17:30:00
› friday : From 10:30:00 to 13:00:00, From 14:00:00 to 17:30:00
› saturday : From 10:30:00 to 13:00:00, From 14:00:00 to 17:30:00
› sunday : From 10:30:00 to 13:00:00, From 14:00:00 to 17:30:00
Closed on monday
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14 Rue de l'Abbaye
33670 LA SAUVE
