Cloister of Cadouin - Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Opening hours

Closed

  • Monday Closed
  • Tuesday 10:00 am - 01:00 pm 02:00 pm - 05:00 pm
  • Wednesday 10:00 am - 01:00 pm 02:00 pm - 05:00 pm
  • Thursday 10:00 am - 01:00 pm 02:00 pm - 05:00 pm
  • Friday 10:00 am - 01:00 pm 02:00 pm - 05:00 pm
  • Saturday 10:00 am - 01:00 pm 02:00 pm - 05:00 pm
  • Sunday 10:00 am - 01:00 pm 02:00 pm - 05:00 pm

Opens Sunday at 10:00 am

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Useful information

Location : In the countryside

Province : Purple Périgord

Services

  • Chèques Vacances (Holiday voucher)
  • English spoken
  • Groups
  • English
    • A MASTERPIECE OF FLAMBOYANT GOTHIC ART


      This cloister, listed as a Historic Monument and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a masterpiece of Flamboyant Gothic art. During this walk, admire the architectural richness and the splendor of the decorations that make this place a universal, immutable and serene place. To feel all the emotion of the place, choose the nocturnal visit in summer.

      Entertainment:
      - Saturday collation: among the Cistercians, the collation was the reading-debate which brought together the community in the afternoon in the cloister. (30 mins)
      - Themed night visit: experience an unforgettable summer night!
      Discover the original tranquility of the cloister and its exceptional sculptures.
      - “Marmouset” visit for children: playful visit of the cloister suitable for children (5 to 12 years old).


      New audioguided tour in French, English, German, Spanish and Dutch.

      04/02 > 07/04 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. - (closed on Mondays except school holidays and public holidays)

      08/04 > 09/07 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. - 7 days a week

      10/07 > 27/08 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. - 7 days a week

      28/08 > 05/11 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. - 7 days a week

      06/11 > 31/12 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. - (closed on Mondays except school holidays and public holidays)


      Last admission : 30 minutes before site closing.

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Traveller Reviews Cloister of Cadouin - Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site

4.2 sur 5 1608 reviews

  • Adrian Grosaru

    4 sur 5 Reviews posted by Adrian Grosaru on 07/06/2022

    Interesting place with an open entry to the church but couldn’t get to see much else as it was closed up. Around here some interesting farmer shops where I was able to buy some delicacies

  • Marjolein De leeuw

    5 sur 5 Reviews posted by Marjolein De leeuw on 15/08/2022

    What a small treasure in the perigord. Nice, very detailed statues. An informative audiotour.

  • Alexandre Mitchell

    5 sur 5 Reviews posted by Alexandre Mitchell on 26/07/2021

    Peaceful and sacred space visited by generations of pilgrims for almost a thousand years. What isn't there to like?

Traveller Reviews Cloister of Cadouin - Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site

4.0 sur 5 405 reviews

  • "Small but Perfect"

    5 / 5 Reviews posted by Niwotois (Saco, Maine) on 08/10/2019

    We coupled Cadouin with the perfect bastide of Monpazier nearby for a wonderful 12-14th century afternoon. The church and abutting cloister at Cadouin are gems. The village itself and the...

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  • "outstanding medieval stone carving"

    4 / 5 Reviews posted by sol500 (London, United Kingdom) on 14/08/2019

    The Abbaye de Cadouin was one of the most important medieval pilgrimage destinations as it was home to a shroud used for Jesus. The abbey thus became a magnet for paying pilgrims and for people...

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  • "Pretty"

    3 / 5 Reviews posted by Adventurers049 (Brisbane, Australia) on 27/06/2019

    The cloisters are not large but quite pretty. It is set in a very pretty little town. You can get an audio guide or loaned a booklet that is in English.

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Cloister of Cadouin - Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Address

Place de l'Abbaye
24480 Le Buisson-de-Cadouin

GPS coordinates

44° 48'41.24"N, 0° 52'24.79"E

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