Visit a 12th century Cistercian abbey that became a prison
Come and discover this former 12th century Cistercian abbey transformed into a prison by Napoleon!
16 et 17 septembre 2023Passat
Direction de l'Administration Pénitentiaire
Come and discover this former 12th century Cistercian abbey transformed into a prison by Napoleon! The "classic" visit provides the discovery of the building of the convers of the XIIth century (cellar, dormitory, refectory) and the Grand Cloister of the XVIIIth century transformed into prison in the XIXth century (in activity until 1971).
Exceptionally, a disused penitentiary part of the central house of Clairvaux, former segregation and disciplinary district (QIQD), will be open to visitors.
