Beaulieu-en-Rouergue Abbey
In the footsteps of our heritage
discover a cistercian abbey
Beaulieu-en-Rouergue
Former 12th-century Cistercian abbey, l'Abbaye de Beaulieu-en-Rouergue est devenue l’écrin d’une exceptionnelle modern art collection in dialogue with a garden of a thousand roses. Pure et élégante, elle impressionne par sa clarté et sa sobriété, typique du gothique méridional. La collection Brache-Bonnefoi compte plus de 1000 œuvres (tableaux, dessins...) de 151 artistes différents dont Vasarely et Hentaï.
balance between heritage & nature
History of Beaulieu Abbey
L'abbaye de Belloc, un "Beau lieu", a été fondée au XIIe siècle par des moines cisterciens, puis modifiée au XVIIe et XVIIIe siècle.
Le choix du lieu n'était pas un hasard... La présence de l'eau était fondamentale pour créer des canaux et viviers. Le bâtiment est typique de l'architecture cistercienne et respecte l'humilité et la sobriété propre à cet ordre. L'abbaye a été en partie démantelée à la Révolution pour être déplacée à Saint-Antonin.
C'est en 1953 que le couple de collectionneurs d'art Geneviève Bonnefoi et Pierre Brache découvre l'abbaye. Après d'importants travaux de restauration, un centre d'art est inauguré en 1970. Il s'agit aujourd'hui de l'une des plus importante collection d'art moderne d'Europe.
Visit
Beaulieu Abbey
The abbey is open to the public all year round, except January (excluding school vacations).
You can discover it at your own pace thanks to the open house accompanied by explanatory documents in five languages, or opt for one of the guided tour of the site's history and the remarkable Brache-Bonnefoi collection of modern art, presented in the former monks' dormitory.
Throughout the year, during Zone C school vacations, we offer creative and educational workshops are available for children to explore and have fun at the same time.
Finally, from June 1 to September 30, a restaurant/tea room is available on site. Enjoy lunch or a gourmet break in pleasant surroundings, either indoors or on the shady terrace.
Overview
Visit rates :
Single price €9 (self-guided or guided tour),
Free for :
- Under-18s.
- Young people aged 18 to 25 (nationals of European Union countries and regular non-European residents).
- Disabled people with a "disability" card and a companion.
- Jobseeker (upon presentation of proof of less than 6 months' employment).
- Valid Education Pass.
- The first Sunday of January, February, March, November and December.
Opening hours :
From 1er February to May 31 - 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday to Sunday
Guided tours at 10:30 am and 3 pm.
From 1er June to September 30 - 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily
Guided tours at 10:30 am, 2:30 pm and 4 pm.
From 1er October to the end of the Christmas vacations - 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. 6 p.m. Wednesday to Sunday
Guided tours at 10:30 am and 3 pm.
Year-round entertainment :
Beaulieu-en-Rouergue Abbey offers educational workshops for children every Wednesday during the school vacations (zone C), as well as a program of events throughout the year. Discover the program here !
A multi-activity site
Services
- Free on-site car parking, bicycle reception
- Visitor assistance for disabled visitors
- Shaded terrace, snack bar, café, tearoom
Restrictions
- No smoking
- Flash prohibited indoors
- Second floor not accessible to strollers
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