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Entrance tickets to Montmajour Abbey

Place: Arles
Validity: Flexible
Mobile voucher accepted

Do this because

  • Learn more about Van Gogh's fascination for the abbey
  • Unique experience - definitely something to write home about
  • Explore at your leisure and spend more time at your favorite parts

What to expect

Abbey de Montmajour in the countryside of Arles was founded in 948 by Benedictine monks and features heritage from different eras.

Here you can explore a necropolis dug directly into the rock, along with a cave chapel from the 11th century (the “Ermitage Saint Pierre”), the 12th-century Sainte-Croix chapel, and a 12th-century church.

Producing many drawings at the abbey from 1888 to 1889, Van Gogh was one of the artists fascinated by Montmajour. The work Ascension by Alain Kirili for the abbey choir is a homage to his use of thick layers of color.

Montmajour Abbey offers panoramic views of the Alpilles mountains and the Crau Plain where you can see horses and bulls grazing the fields.

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Important to know

Know in advance:

  • closure every Monday from 1 October to 20 April
  • free admission for children under 18 years old, European citizens 18-25 years old, disabled people and their companions, French unemployed people, Pass Education holders
  • free admission for all visitors on the first Sunday of each month from November to March and on the European Heritage Days on the third weekend of September
  • note, the grounds include a considerable amount of steps to climb: 125 (tower), 19 (parlor), 18 (church), 6 (cloister)
  • the outdoor sites (cemetery, tower, terrace) may be closed in the event of rain, storms or strong winds
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What’s included

Entrance ticket

Cancellation policy

Please note that this experience is non-refundable, even if cancelled in advance.

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Location

Abbaye de Montmajour, Route de Fontvielle 13200 Arles, France

Meeting point:

Show your barcode ticket at the entrance of the venue.

Provider

Monuments Nationaux

Need a hand?

Would you like some help making a booking? Or perhaps you just want to ask a few questions. Whatever the reason, don't hesitate to get in touch.

Opening hours: Our team is available from 10.00 to 18.00 CET

Phone number: +1 208-744-6464