Returns
Site/monument

Abbaye Royale de La Réau

SAINT-MARTIN-L'ARS

This abbey provokes astonishment thanks to its original decor, letting you imagine that the monks have gone for a walk and that you can take the opportunity to discover their daily life and that of the families who have lived there since 1824.
In Saint-Martin l'Ars, in a site of breathtaking beauty, the Royal Abbey of La Réau awakens and tells its story... Come and "live the story", discover and share a visit with your family. surprising,
Discover the Monument Game "Save the Réau" animation and the new features:
- Treasure hunt for pilgrims to Santiago de Compostela. Starting from 7 years old. €3 combined with the visit or the Monument Game.
- Discovery of the wild bees of the Abbey (free)
- Temporary exhibition (free): "Images of women in Romanesque art in Poitou-Charentes"
- Restoration work on the roofs

Practical information

French, English
Pets welcome

The rates

2023 PRICES

Guided tour - July and August:
Adult 9,50 // Child 12 to 17 years old included 7,50
Free tour :
Adult 7,50 // Child 12 to 17 years old included 5,50
Child under 12 Free

The activities below include the free visit
Monument Game:
Adult and child 7 to 17 years old 10€
Treasure hunt around the St-Jaques shell:
Adult 9,50 // child 7 to 17 years old 7,50
The ABC:
Adult 9,50 // child 7 to 17 years old 7,50
Animation bees:
Adult 9,50 // child 7 to 17 years old 7,50
Child under 7 Free

Opening

April 8 to April 24: Wednesday to Sunday* 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 14 p.m. to 17:30 p.m. - *Monday April 10 open

April 25 to the end of May: only Saturdays and Sundays * 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 14 p.m. to 18 p.m.
*Monday May 1 - Monday May 8 - Thursday May 18 and Friday May 19 - Monday May 29 open

June: only Saturdays and Sundays from 14 p.m. to 18 p.m.

July 8 to August 31: Wednesday to Sunday* 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 14 p.m. to 18 p.m.
*August 14 and 15 open

September: Saturdays and Sundays 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 14 p.m. to 18 p.m., including Sunday, October 00.

Toussaint October 27 to November 05: Friday, Saturday and Sunday 14:00 p.m. to 18:00 p.m.

Visit

Conditions of visit: Free visit, Guided visit
Languages ​​spoken for the visit: French, English

Channels and labels

Further information

Location: In the countryside, More than 20 mins from the train station, By the lake or body of water, By the river, In the forest, Isolated
Type of arts and crafts: Calligraphy
Type of site/monument/small heritage: Abbey, Chapel, Cloister, Convent, Cross, Church, Fortified complex and ramparts, Monastery, Mill, Dovecote, Priory, Well, Ruins and vestiges, Archaeological site, Site of a historical event, Tower
Museum themes: Agriculture / rural world, Sacred art, Crafts, History, Literature, Children's museum
Type of additional equipment: Park / garden, Small rural heritage
Services : Shop, Wi-Fi
Facilities: Accessible for pushchairs, Picnic area, Coach parking
Activity: Specific thematic animation, Workshop for adults, Workshop for children, Temporary exhibitions, Sound and Light
Payment Methods: Payment cards, Bank and postal cheques, Holiday vouchers, Cash
Address
Royal Abbey of La Réau
2 La Reau Road
The network
86350 SAINT-MARTIN-L'ARS

An activity "Expériences Famille" is available here

Investigation and Escape game

Monument Game: Save the Réau

From 7 years History

We challenge you with an odyssey accessible to all, in a historic setting, which brings a marvelous episode back to life...

Find out more