Historic site and monument
Saint-Amant-de-Boixe

Abbaye de Saint Amant de Boixe

Welcome to the abbey of St Amant de Boixe!
This former and ancient Benedictine abbey, founded by the counts of Angoulême, a jewel of Romanesque architecture, is open to the public and presents Romanesque art in a playful and interactive way. Every year numerous cultural events are organized. English tape guides are available at the information desk, included in the price.
We’re talking : English, French

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Themes

  • Religious heritage
  • Abbey

Location details

  • Village centre

Visit

Average length of individual visit : 60 min.
Average length of group visit : 60 min.
Minimum group size : 65 person(s)

Customers

Suitable for : Groups, Home school groups, Students, Special rate for jobseekers

Language(s) of the visit

French

Individual visit services

  • Unguided individual tours available permanently
  • Guided individual tours on request

Group visit services

  • Unguided group tours available permanently
  • Guided group tours on request

Opening

Opening hours from 01 June to 30 September 2025
MondayOpen from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm and from 02:00 pm to 06:30 pm
TuesdayOpen from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm and from 02:00 pm to 06:30 pm
WednesdayOpen from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm and from 02:00 pm to 06:30 pm
ThursdayOpen from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm and from 02:00 pm to 06:30 pm
FridayOpen from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm and from 02:00 pm to 06:30 pm
SaturdayOpen from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm and from 02:00 pm to 06:30 pm
SundayOpen from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm and from 02:00 pm to 06:30 pm
Opening hours from 01 October to 30 November 2025
MondayOpen from 02:00 pm to 05:30 pm
TuesdayOpen from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm and from 02:00 pm to 05:30 pm
WednesdayOpen from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm and from 02:00 pm to 05:30 pm
ThursdayOpen from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm and from 02:00 pm to 05:30 pm
FridayOpen from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm and from 02:00 pm to 05:30 pm
SaturdayOpen from 02:00 pm to 05:30 pm
SundayOpen from 02:00 pm to 05:30 pm

Prices

PricingMin.Max.
Full price
5 €
Reduced price
3,50 €
Free for children under : 18 year(s)

Payment methods

  • Bank/credit card
  • Check
  • Travellers Cheque
  • Cash
  • Local currency
  • Contactless payment

Services

Equipment

  • Picnic area
  • Auditorium
  • Toilets
  • Exhibition space
  • Car park
  • Meeting room
  • Parking nearby

Services

  • Pets welcome
  • Educational visits
  • Room hire
  • Shop
  • Wi-fi
  • Tourist brochures
  • Tourist information
  • Tour free of charge
  • Guided tours
  • Stroller-accessible

On-site activities

  • Concert
  • Temporary exhibition
  • Shows

Pets home

ACCEPTES

Adapted tourism

Adapted service : Accessible for self-propelled wheelchairs, Reception desk between 70-80 cm high, Incline >5% but reasonable, Magnetic loop available at the reception

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Address

Place de l'Abbaye
16330 Saint-Amant-de-Boixe
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