Brantome Abbey Abbeys, Churches, Priories in Brantôme

The bell tower of the abbey church of Brantôme dates from the 11th century. It is one of the oldest bell towers in France. It has the distinction of being an independent building, built on a rocky overhang 12 meters high against which the church is built.

Its architecture is characteristic of the Romanesque style that flourished in the Limousin region and is characterized by the use of gables crowning the bays and by a superposition of four recessed floors. Its tip is capped by a quadrangular stone pyramid.

Guided tours of the cloister, the church and ascent to the bell tower from February to the end of December. By reservation. Limited to 18 people per visit.

• From January 2 to February 3: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. / 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. except Saturdays and Sundays
• From February 4 to March 31: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. / 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. except Tuesdays
• April & May: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. / 2 p.m.-6 p.m.
• June & September: 10am-6pm
• July & August: 10am-7pm
• October: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. / 2 p.m.-6 p.m. except Tuesdays
• November & December: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. / 2 p.m.-5 p.m. except Tuesdays