Abbey of Saint Gilles

Historic sites and monuments

Saint-Gilles

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Built in the late 12th century, the abbey church is a true architectural gem.

Once a popular destination for pilgrims from all over the world, the monument is now listed as a World Heritage Site under the serial property "Les Chemins de Saint-Jacques-de-Compostelle en France".

Take time to admire its sculpted façade, an authentic masterpiece of Romanesque art. It features a frieze dedicated to the Passion of Christ.

Discover the monumental crypt, a veritable lower church. Exceptional for its size and the quality of its vaults, it still contains the tomb of Saint Gilles.

The abbey is a Unesco World Heritage site.

Opening

From 01/04 to 31/10, daily.
Exceptionally closed on May 1st.
9am to 12:30pm and 2pm to 6:30pm
Except Sunday mornings.

From 01/11 to 31/03, daily.
Exceptional closures on 24/12/2025, 31/12/2025, January 1st and December 25th.
From 9.30am to 12.30pm and from 2pm to 5.30pm
Except Sunday mornings.

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