Abbaye de Clairmont
Clairmont Abbey in Olivet was founded in the 12th century. It retains a large proportion of its original buildings, which are listed as Historic Monuments.
Founded in 1152 by Bernard de Clairvaux in a landscape of woods and ponds, the Abbey of Clairmont or Clermont is a very pure model of Cistercian settlement.From the 12th to the 15th century, Clairmont Abbey was the burial place of the Lords of Laval.
It retains a large proportion of its original buildings, which are listed as Historic Monuments: the abbey church of impressive dimensions, the cellar and refectory of the lay brothers, and the porter's house.
Clairmont Abbey will be closed to visitors from 6 November 2023 and will reopen on Saturday 30 March 2024 at 2pm.
It is possible to visit the abbey outside working hours, for a minimum group of 4 people, by calling 06 08 72 48 63.
Practical information
Opening times
Open all year round
Site theme
Abbey
Site category
Registered and listed sites
Architectural style of the site
Medieval
Romanesque
Location
Spoken language
English
Facilities
Picnic area
Projection room
Further information
Groups accepted from 4 to 20 persons
Pets allowed
Rates and payment methods
Payment methods
Credit card
Cheques and postal orders
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