Cloister of Cadouin - Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site Abbeys, Churches, Priories in Cadouin

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Monday 10:00 am - 01:00 pm 02:00 pm - 06:00 pm
Tuesday 10:00 am - 01:00 pm 02:00 pm - 06:00 pm
Wednesday 10:00 am - 01:00 pm 02:00 pm - 06:00 pm
Thursday 10:00 am - 01:00 pm 02:00 pm - 06:00 pm
Friday 10:00 am - 01:00 pm 02:00 pm - 06:00 pm
Saturday 10:00 am - 01:00 pm 02:00 pm - 06:00 pm
Sunday 10:00 am - 01:00 pm 02:00 pm - 06:00 pm

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Location : In the countryside

Province : Purple Périgord

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- 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.
  Find it on the Guide du Périgord's Blog...
  Rouffiac: Leisure center, swimming lake, nautical activities and camping!A magical place for a water and outdoor activity adventure!
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Traveller Reviews Google Cloister of Cadouin - Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site

4.3 sur 5 1884 reviews

4 sur 5 Reviews posted by Paul Kimmel on 07/09/2023

Lovely cloister. Only for those loving architecture or wanting a peaceful place.
5 sur 5 Reviews posted by X. v.W. on 19/09/2023

Worth visiting. Wonderfully restored.
5 sur 5 Reviews posted by Michel Gagneau on 26/04/2023

Beautiful monastery in a charming village, with a panoramic view up the hill.

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

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"Beautiful and peaceful"

Reviews posted by 527robinh (Leeds, United Kingdom) on 15/09/2023

Very beautiful survivor from yesteryear. With the large church next door (free entry) the cloisters are a very pleasant diversion. Combine with somewhere else in the locality, such as Monpazier.
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"Beautiful but not much to see"

Reviews posted by APennyforthem (Ireland) on 19/08/2023

A well preserved and pretty piece of history in a beautiful village. However I think it is way overpriced for a very short experience. There wasn't as much in it as I expected. Therfore it was...
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"Small but Perfect"

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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