Abbaye Saint Pierre de Maillezais
Maillezais Abbey, the largest historic site in the Marais Poitevin
Discover the largest site in the Marais Poitevinand cathedral builders, in the heart of some exceptional remains!
A powerful fortress, a Romanesque abbey and then a Gothic cathedral, Maillezais has shone for centuries in religious, economic and artistic terms.
Overlooking the canals dug by the monks to drain the Gulf of the Pictons, Maillezais stands on an island overlooking the Marais Poitevin, a splendid natural environment that is unique in France.
There's plenty to see and do all year round!
Guided tours all summer long.
Guided tours depart from 10am to 7pm (every day)
Summer events - 11 July to 23 August
What are we waiting for to be happy?
It's 1937 and archaeologist Christiane Le Ray is about to begin excavations to establish whether Maillezais contains the remains of a Neolithic enclosure, like so many in the Vendée. She is enthusiastic. She had just discovered an Aurochs femur at the foot of the abbey, a sign that this animal was present. With the support of Achille Daroux, Member of Parliament and Mayor of Maillezais, she is going to try to recruit people to carry out the dig.
The Traveller and the Mad Architect
In 1834, Maillezais Abbey was owned by a farmer who was in debt and known to be the Abbey's demolisher. Madame Jousseaume, his mother-in-law, urged everyone she met to buy the remaining stones of the abbey. She needs the money to leave and change her life. Then a man raises his hand. He buys everything. He's a mad architect.
Goscelme in pursuit of the Beast of the Marsh - BALUDIK,
Audience: 6-11 years
Cultural calendar 2026 :
European Heritage Days: 19 and 20 September
Christmas Fair 2026: 4, 5 and 6 December and 11, 12 and 13 December
Practical information
Opening times
from 11/07/2026 to 23/08/2026
Sunday
from 10:00:00 to 19:00:00
Monday
from 10:00:00 to 19:00:00
Tuesday
from 10:00:00 to 19:00:00
Wednesday
from 10:00:00 to 19:00:00
Thursday
from 10:00:00 to 19:00:00
Friday
from 10:00:00 to 19:00:00
Saturday
from 10:00:00 to 19:00:00
Opening days: Ouvert 7j/7
from 24/08/2026 to 31/08/2026
Sunday
from 10:00:00 to 18:00:00
Monday
from 10:00:00 to 18:00:00
Tuesday
from 10:00:00 to 18:00:00
Wednesday
from 10:00:00 to 18:00:00
Thursday
from 10:00:00 to 18:00:00
Friday
from 10:00:00 to 18:00:00
Saturday
from 10:00:00 to 18:00:00
Opening days: Ouvert 7j/7
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
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
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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 04/12/2026 to 06/12/2026
Sunday
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: Foire de Noël
from 11/12/2026 to 13/12/2026
Sunday
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: Foire de Noël
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Site theme
Abbey
Ruins and remains
Site category
Registered and listed sites
Architectural style of the site
Medieval
Access map, location
Motorway : 12 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
Visible point of interest without tour
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 17ans. 8€ pour les jours avec spectacles.)
Children's price (Gratuit pour les enfants de moins de 10 ans.)
Price for large families from 24€ to 30€ (2 adultes + 2 jeunes au minimum. 30€ pour les jours avec spectacles.)
Payment methods
Credit card
Cheques and postal orders
Holiday vouchers
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