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SAINT MICHEL DE CUIXA ABBEY

CODALET
Pre-RomanesqueRomanesque
Religious site

Regarding

Set in a valley in the heart of the Romanesque Conflent region and at the foot of the Canigó mountain range, Saint-Michel Abbey is an exceptional architectural ensemble (10th-12th centuries) with its abbey church, one of the largest and most significant pre-Romanesque churches in Europe, its Romanesque Lombard bell tower, its crypt and its Romanesque cloister. It has been home to Benedictine monks since 878.

Guided tours for individuals during the high season (April-September). Outside this period, guided tours only for announced groups. Individuals may join groups.

High season: guided tours at 10am, 2.30pm and 4.15pm.
Sundays: guided tours at 2.30pm and 4.15pm.

Architectural styleRomanesque
Pets welcomeno

Spoken languages

French, German, English, Catalan, Spanish

Labels and brands

Qualité Tourisme
Pass Patrimoine - Heritage passyes
RestrictionsCamping, Make fire, Collection forbidden, Leave trash/garbage, Cell phone forbidden, Proper clothing required