Abbaye de Nieul-sur-l'Autise
Nieul-sur-l'Autise Abbey, when technology reveals the stone
In the heart of a Petite Cité de Caractère, an architectural gem of exceptional quality, enhanced by a unique restoration, opens its doors to you for a visit on the borderline between the real and the virtual.The abbey was founded no later than 1069 by the knight Airaud Gassedenier, loyal to the Count of Poitiers-Duke of Aquitaine. It enjoyed the protection of the Dukes of Aquitaine and was granted royal abbey status in 1141 by Eleanor of Aquitaine, then Queen of France.
Saint-Vincent Abbey is one of the few monastic complexes in Poitou to have survived almost intact, with its three components: church, convent buildings and the only Romanesque cloister in the west to have been preserved in its entirety.
In search of the stone world: take an extraordinary journey into a world that is both real and fantastic. Search, observe, manipulate, play and you'll find it!
Don't forget to download the Baludik app before your visit.
Agenda 2026 :
Evening performances at the Opéra: July and August
European Heritage Days: 19 and 20 September
Immersive visits to the heart of a Christmas story in the Abbey: 06 and 07, 13 and 14 December then from 19 December to 03 January 2027
Contact
1, allée du cloître
Nieul-sur-l'Autise
85240 RIVES-D'AUTISE
FRANCE
Nieul-sur-l'Autise
85240 RIVES-D'AUTISE
FRANCE
Contact
Practical information
Opening times
from 01/09/2026 to 04/10/2026
Sunday
from 10:00:00 to 12:30:00
and
from 14:00:00 to 18:00:00
Monday
from 10:00:00 to 12:30:00
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from 14:00:00 to 18:00:00
Tuesday
from 10:00:00 to 12:30:00
and
from 14:00:00 to 18:00:00
Wednesday
from 10:00:00 to 12:30:00
and
from 14:00:00 to 18:00:00
Thursday
from 10:00:00 to 12:30:00
and
from 14:00:00 to 18:00:00
Friday
from 10:00:00 to 12:30:00
and
from 14:00:00 to 18:00:00
Saturday
from 10:00:00 to 12:30:00
and
from 14:00:00 to 18:00:00
Opening days: Ouvert 7j/7
from 05/10/2026 to 18/10/2026
Sunday
from 10:00:00 to 12:30:00
and
from 14:00:00 to 18:00:00
Monday
from 10:00:00 to 12:30:00
and
from 14:00:00 to 18:00:00
Wednesday
from 10:00:00 to 12:30:00
and
from 14:00:00 to 18:00:00
Thursday
from 10:00:00 to 12:30:00
and
from 14:00:00 to 18:00:00
Friday
from 10:00:00 to 12:30:00
and
from 14:00:00 to 18:00:00
Saturday
from 10:00:00 to 12:30:00
and
from 14:00:00 to 18:00:00
Closing days: Fermé le mardi
from 19/10/2026 to 01/11/2026
Sunday
from 10:00:00 to 12:30:00
and
from 14:00:00 to 18:00:00
Monday
from 10:00:00 to 12:30:00
and
from 14:00:00 to 18:00:00
Tuesday
from 10:00:00 to 12:30:00
and
from 14:00:00 to 18:00:00
Wednesday
from 10:00:00 to 12:30:00
and
from 14:00:00 to 18:00:00
Thursday
from 10:00:00 to 12:30:00
and
from 14:00:00 to 18:00:00
Friday
from 10:00:00 to 12:30:00
and
from 14:00:00 to 18:00:00
Saturday
from 10:00:00 to 12:30:00
and
from 14:00:00 to 18:00:00
Opening days: Ouvert 7j/7
from 02/11/2026 to 20/12/2026
Sunday
from 10:00:00 to 12:30:00
and
from 14:00:00 to 18:00:00
Monday
from 10:00:00 to 12:30:00
and
from 14:00:00 to 18:00:00
Wednesday
from 10:00:00 to 12:30:00
and
from 14:00:00 to 18:00:00
Thursday
from 10:00:00 to 12:30:00
and
from 14:00:00 to 18:00:00
Friday
from 10:00:00 to 12:30:00
and
from 14:00:00 to 18:00:00
Saturday
from 10:00:00 to 12:30:00
and
from 14:00:00 to 18:00:00
Closing days: Fermé le mardi
from 21/12/2026 to 03/01/2027
Sunday
from 10:00:00 to 12:30:00
and
from 14:00:00 to 18:00:00
Monday
from 10:00:00 to 12:30:00
and
from 14:00:00 to 18:00:00
Tuesday
from 10:00:00 to 12:30:00
and
from 14:00:00 to 18:00:00
Wednesday
from 10:00:00 to 12:30:00
and
from 14:00:00 to 18:00:00
Thursday
from 10:00:00 to 12:30:00
and
from 14:00:00 to 18:00:00
Saturday
from 10:00:00 to 12:30:00
and
from 14:00:00 to 18:00:00
Closing days: Fermé le 25/12 et 01/01
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Site theme
Abbey
Cloister
Site category
Registered and Listed Sites
Architectural style of the site
Medieval
Access map, location
Motorway : 5 km
Marais Poitevin : 0 km
Spoken language
English
French
Facilities
Picnic area
Services
Shop
WiFi
Further information
Groups accepted starting from 15 persons
Pets not allowed
Rates and payment methods
Prices
Full adult price from 8€ to 10€ (10€ pour les jours avec spectacles.)
Children's price from 6€ to 8€ (10 à 17 ans. 8€ pour les jours avec spectacles.)
Children's price (Gratuit pour les moins de 10 ans.)
Price for large families from 24€ to 30€ (2 adultes + 2 enfants au minimum. 30€ pour les jours avec spectacles.)
Payment methods
Credit card
Cheques and postal orders
Holiday vouchers
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