Abbey of La Sauve-Majeure

A masterpiece of Romanesque art from the 30th century, inscribed by UNESCO on the list of world heritage sites as part of the routes to Santiago de Compostela, the abbey of La Sauve-Majeure represents a magnificent testimony of religious architecture that has survived the centuries. It deploys an open-air landscape over more than two hectares and presents sculpted decorations of great beauty: fabulous animals, heroes, biblical stories are told on the capitals of the church and the chevet. Welcome to this bewitching, timeless site, 3 minutes from Bordeaux. Take advantage of the special visit + tasting offer which allows you to visit the abbey and taste XNUMX local wines at the Entre-deux-Mers wine house.

Ranking & labels

• National monument
• UNESCO World Heritage
• Listed historical sites and monuments
• Accueil Vélo
• The Canal des 2 Mers by bike
• The Tour of Gironde by bike
• Scandiberic
• Vineyards and discoveries

From June to September, from 10 a.m. to 13:15 p.m. and from 14 p.m. to 18 p.m. From October to May, from 10:30 a.m. to 13 p.m. and from 14 p.m. to 17:30 p.m. Ticket office closes 40 minutes before. Closed Mondays from October to May and January 1, May 1 and December 25.

Payment method

• Payment cards
• French bank and postal checks
• French "Chèques vacances"
• Cash

Equipments

• Picnic area.

Services

• Shop