Discovery of a Cistercian abbey transformed into a prison in the 19th century
The «classical» visit includes the discovery of the 12th century conversions building (storeroom, dormitory, refectory) and the 18th century Grand Cloister transformed into a prison in the 19th century (in operation until 1971):
Saturday and Sunday at 11am, 2pm, 3:30pm and 5:15pm. Duration: about 1h30.
Exceptionally, a derelict part of the Clairvaux Central House, a former disciplinary and isolated district (QIQD), will be open to visitors:
Saturday and Sunday at 10h, 13h, 15h and 17h. Duration: about 2h. On reservation.
Price: 5€ per person - Free for children under 25.
As a reminder, tours are only guided and all adults must come with their identification.
And all weekend, on the floor of the Hostellerie des Dames (reception building):
Exhibition «Trois Fontaines, by Pierre de Guerre... Poetic reverie in the heart of the ruins of a Clairvaux girl» commented by the artists. Screening of a 36-minute audiovisual creation on Saturday at 4pm and Sunday at 10h30 followed by an exchange with the artists.
Free - Without reservation.
