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ABBAYE DE NIEUL SUR L’AUTISE

NIEUL SUR L’AUTISE

Founded in 1068, the Abbey of Nieul was granted royal status by Eleanor of Aquitaine, then queen of France.

The Abbey remains one of the few monastic complexes in the Poitou region that still has its three elements of church, cloister and monastic buildings virtually intact.
Use of scenography, lighting effects and new technologies such as the interactive instrumentarium, 3D virtual tours and optical theatre enhance the visitor experience.
- From 12th May to 13th June: “Festival des Voûtes célestes” (Festival of Heaven) - sacred music in the Abbeys of the Southern Vendée.
- July-August: tours in period costume for 5-9 year olds.
- EVENT: “Nieul, the imaginary nights“ : new historical events and medieval shows, 2nd and 4th of August.

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Opening times:
From February to May and September to December: everyday from 10:00am to 12:30pm & 2:00pm to 6:00pm (closed on Tuesdays, except bank days).
From June to August: everyday from 10:00am to 7:30pm.
Closed on 25th/12, 1st/01 and the last three weeks in January.

Admission:
Adult: 5 €
Concessions (students, disabled, unemployed): 3 €
Free under 18.
Journées du Patrimoine (17th & 18th/09): free.


Contact:
ABBAYES DU SUD VENDEE
1 allée du cloître
85240 NIEUL SUR L’AUTISE
tél. +33 (0)2 51 50 43 00
fax +33 (0)2 51 50 43 01
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