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Abbaye du Thoronet

Tourist attraction Abbey

One of the Best Places To Visits in Le Thoronet


Address

83340 Le Thoronet, France

Website

www.le-thoronet.fr

Contact

+33 4 94 60 43 90

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (2.5K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Friday: 10 am to 12:15 pm, 2 to 4:15 pm
  • Saturday: 10 am to 12:15 pm, 2 to 4:15 pm
  • Sunday: 10 am to 12:15 pm, 2 to 4:15 pm
  • Monday: 10 am to 12:15 pm, 2 to 4:15 pm
  • Tuesday: 10 am to 12:15 pm, 2 to 4:15 pm
  • Wednesday: 10 am to 12:15 pm, 2 to 4:15 pm
  • Thursday: 10 am to 12:15 pm, 2 to 4:15 pm

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  • 5/5 Ari K. 1 year ago on Google
    I’ve seen old churches and ruins of really old one. But this 10th century stucture was really amazing! Inside the time stood still, as is typical to these former holy places but it still had that shroud of sadness lingering all over the place. Getting here was really difficult. Our “TomTom” navigator was so lost and first tried to guide us through very narrow cart parths. Luckily we had that small car and fit that path quite well, thank you. But we decided to turn it off and use the main roads and logic. Found the parking lot 10 minutes later via different route.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Pat C. 5 years ago on Google
    We went here on the recommendation of a family member and were not disappointed. What a fantastic abbey that is still in it's original condition. You can take a 1 hour guided tour or take the map and tour on your own. If you would like a guided tour in a different language than French, make sure you call ahead and request the language you would like for your tour. The atmosphere here was very peaceful. Plenty to photograph and appreciate. Would definitely recommend a tour here if you are in the area. Well worth it.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Edmund 1 year ago on Google
    Worth the visit, PLEASE pay the £3 for the audio tour device because it makes such a difference and makes this amazing abbey woth the visit. Its 911 years old! There is am actor also voicing the part of an abbot and what he saw in his day, it made the visit come alive.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Coralyn T. 1 year ago on Google
    The Abbey is beautifully built with gorgeous stone. It is filled with history and a worthwhile visit if you are in the area
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Christine P. 1 year ago on Google
    Really enjoyed our visit. Very interesting place &the cloisters were wonderful. Recommend it.

  • 5/5 Cynthia Toh (. 4 years ago on Google
    Wonderful visit ! Sellers were attentive, kind and happy to help you. The entrance is 8€ for adults but it's free for those under 18 years old. (Excellent for a family) Provides services such as guided tours. Visit take an average of 1 hour. Also provide book about French Historic Monuments, Bible, and so on in their shop at the entrance of the building. Have a parking lot with a small food seller. Prices are ok which is nice when you have kids and/or babies. I recommend it to everyone !

  • 4/5 Yan R. 4 years ago on Google
    Such an inspiring abbaye in the middle of Provence. A big plus for architects to visit, there is some contemporary design pieces. The olive tress garden is amazing along with the inner church.

  • 5/5 mechkata I. 4 years ago on Google
    Historical place. Interesting to see and good for a walk. If it's not on your way don't change your plans just to see it, but if you are near by this place go visit it .

  • 5/5 Bianca O. 4 years ago on Google
    One of the most beautiful place I've had the chance to visit!! Peaceful, full of light in the middle of nature!! Splendid

  • 5/5 David R. 1 year ago on Google
    Fascinating historical building. Beautiful and peaceful surroundings.

  • 5/5 Malte S. 1 year ago on Google
    Perfect short little visit. Impressive buildings.

  • 5/5 John O. 9 months ago on Google
    Peaceful retreat with some beautiful restoration of this abbey. Worth a visit, including the surrounding villages.

  • 5/5 A L. 11 months ago on Google
    Take the guided tour and prepare to be amazed by the acoustic genius of 12th century architects! Beautiful place.

  • 5/5 Cricko 2. 7 months ago on Google
    A wonderful step back into mediaeval France I thoroughly recommend visiting this well preserved Cistercian Abbaye. You definitely can feel the serenity and the solitude of the way the monks lived their life here. The various rooms have been well preserved and in some cases beautifully and sympathetically restored. I particularly recommend taking the audio guided tour.

  • 5/5 Brandi S. 7 months ago on Google
    Really interesting abbey, quite gorgeous!

  • 1/5 Dr Nicky L. 6 months ago on Google
    Beautiful place but accessibility to anybody who cannot walk 200m down an uneven cobbled hill is impossible. No wheelchair access or disabled parking. Brand new pathways have been designed in a way which makes it impossible. We had to abandon the visit. Even the road crossing had been relaid in cobbles.


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Amenities


  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance

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