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  • Clavas site cistercienJ. Damase Photography – Via Fluvia
  • Clavas site cistercienJ. Damase Photography – Via Fluvia
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Presentation

At the foot of Mount Felletin, nestled away from the world, this chapel of a former Cistercian abbey for women has preserved the tranquility characteristic of the order. A medieval-inspired garden invites contemplation in this haven of peace.

remarkable Cistercian site

Discover: Baroque altarpiece, statue of the Virgin, 17th-century coats of arms, trompe-l'œil frescoes currently being restored and a medieval-inspired garden.

Visits
• July-August: Sundays from 15pm to 18pm (self-guided or guided tour)
• Rest of the year: by appointment
• Audio guides available

Motion Art
• Discovery and cooking days featuring edible wild plants in the garden
• Concert in July
• Village festival on August 15th
• Participation in the European Heritage Days

To come : 10 km from Riotord towards the Col de la Charousse

For students over the age of 6

Pet Friendly : Yes

Details concerning animals : Animals on a leash

Other details

An audio-guide allows the discovery of the history of the old abbey and the village.

Headshot

Arriving here 28 years ago, I was immediately fascinated by the beauty of our landscapes and wild nature. The isolation of the village of Clavas, its Cistercian past and the vestiges of this rich past led me to found with the few inhabitants of the hamlet an association for the enhancement of this heritage. Since 1997 we have been working to bring this forgotten place and its old abbey to life.

Comfort and amenities

Services

  • Pet Friendly
  • Educational visits
  • Drop off on site for groups
  • Free visits
  • Guided tours

Equipment

  • Parking in the area
  • Picnic area.

Activities

  • Concert
  • Botanical route
  • Temporary exhibitions
  • Show
  • Children's entertainment

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair access requires assistance
  • Reserved place for people with reduced mobility
  • hard coating
  • Clear traffic area
  • Site, building fully accessible

Languages

  • French

Documentation available in:

  • French

Rates / opening

Pricing

Free participation.
Group rate from 10 people.

Free visit: free participation for the benefit of the restoration of the chapel.

Guided tours are available for individuals and groups.

Payment method

  • Cheque
  • Cash

Opening

From 01/09 to 31/12/2025 every day.
Open by appointment only
Also open for European Heritage Days.

From 01/04 to 30/06/2026 every day.
Open by appointment only.

From 01/07 to 31/08/2026 on Sunday from 15 p.m. to 18 p.m.
Other days open by appointment.

From 01/09 to 31/12/2026 every day.
Open by appointment only
Also open for European Heritage Days.

Groups

Groups accepted : from 10 to 20 people

Average visit duration for groups : 1h

For Professionals

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