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SAINT MARTIN DU CANIGOU ABBEY

CASTEIL
Romanesque
Religious site
66820 CASTEIL
France

Regarding

To discover the abbey of Saint-Martin-du-Canigou on its eagle's nest in the heart of the Canigou massif, you need to take up your pilgrim's staff. When the abbey appears at the end of the path, the visitor is overwhelmed by the beauty of the site. The bell tower adorned with arcatures, the abbey church and the vaulted crypt make the abbey a jewel of the region's early Romanesque art. Enthusiastically restored in the 20th century, it has been entrusted by the diocese to the Catholic Community of the Beatitudes since 1988. Masses and services are open to all.

Access to the site: guided tours only
May-September: Monday to Sunday: mornings at 10am, 11am and 12pm (Sundays and public holidays at 10am and 12.30pm); afternoons at 2pm, 3pm, 4pm and 5pm.
The rest of the year (closed on 07/04/2023): Tuesday to Sunday: mornings at 10am and 11am (Sundays and public holidays at 10am and 12.30pm); afternoons at 2pm, 3pm and 4pm.

Ascent by 4x4 on request from the transport companies:
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Architectural styleRomanesque
Museum themeRomanesque art
Pets welcomeno

Spoken languages

French, German, English, Catalan, Spanish, Romanian

Labels and brands

Qualité Tourisme
Pass Patrimoine - Heritage passyes
RestrictionsPets not welcome, Cell phone forbidden, Proper clothing required