Abbaye de Lagrasse

Undergoing major renovations

This abbey is divided in two sections, one of which is still occupied by monks. The latter has some restrictions in terms of opening hours. The church/ abbey is undergoing major restorations that are ...

A must visit if in the area.

Situated in the beautiful village of Lagrasse, the abbey is well worth visiting! Given excavations indicate it was probably founded in the 8th century, it has a long history, parts of which are covere...

Great place to visit to relax and take in a bit of history

We came here after Fontfroide abbey. This abbey seems to be in better shape and was a bit more interesting. The very helpful gentleman at the front desk spoke english and explained the tour complete...

Disappointing given only a small part is open

The abbey was somewhat disappointing for 5€ pp; with only a fraction being open for this fee given that large parts appear to be private. Very historic and interesting, but not a highlight (for us). ...

Impressive landmark in a beautiful village

The Abbey de Lagrasse (also known as Abbaye Sainte-Marie-d'Orbieu) is a Romanesque abbey built in the 7th century. Lagrasse is a pretty little les plus beaux village, and this is a very imposing sig...