MAILLEZAIS ABBEY
Benedictine abbey preserving vestiges of the cathedral, cellar and salt cellar in Maillezais, 3D experience on site.
Built in 1003, this Benedictine abbey in the Marais Poitevin has preserved its cathedral, kitchen, refectory, cellar and salt cellar. Virtual reality brings its past splendor to life. Visit the abbey using the app. From 09/07 to 26/08, Sunday to Thursday: 2 historical shows, Qu'est-ce qu'on attend pour être heureux and La Voyageuse et le Fol Architecte. And events in which the public takes an active part in the visit! Monumental tour (July 4) and evening visits on Fridays July 18, 25, August1 and 8 at 9:30pm. Don't miss the Christmas fair!
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Opening time and information on MAILLEZAIS ABBEY
Closed from November 6 to February 28. In March and from October 1st to November 5th: open every day (except Tuesday) from 10am to 12:30pm and from 2pm to 6pm. April, May and September : every day from 10am to 12:30pm and from 1:30pm to 6pm. June to August: every day from 10am to 7pm. Free until 11 years old. Adults from 6€ to 8€, 12-25 years old from 4 to 5€. Vendée pass : adult 25€ ; young people 12-25 years old 18€.
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Powerful fortress, Romanesque abbey then Gothic cathedral, Maillezais shone for centuries on religious, economic and artistic levels.
Overlooking the canals dug by the monks to dry out the Gulf of Pictons, Maillezais rises on an island overlooking the Marais Poitevin, a splendid natural environment unique in France.
Discover numerous animations and shows all year long!
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Ne pas oublier de monter à la tour pour une vue panoramique.
Détail sympathique : le billet est valable toute la journée. On peut donc faire la visite en plusieurs fois, en sortant pour déjeuner ou faire un tour de barque.
En 1217, le seigneur de Chaillé concède aux abbayes de Maillezais et Nieul-sur-l’Autise entre autres un vaste territoire qu’elles doivent mettre en valeur : l’aménagement du Marais poitevin commence. En 1317, Maillezais devient cité épiscopale. L’abbaye devenue cathédrale souffre des destructions des guerres de religion. Vendue comme bien national à la révolution, elle devient carrière de pierres. Sauvée par des érudits au XIXe, elle est depuis plus de 20 ans la propriété du département qui se charge de la restauration et de sa mise en valeur.