Champdieu priory represents a group of monastery buildings erected from the 11th century onwards. The church owns many carved capitals, and is notable for its 11th century semi-buried crypt. In the cloisters of the monastery, a 15th century fresco painting of the Last Supper can be seen.
Description
Founded around the year 1000 by a group of monks from Manglieu in Auvergne, the priory of Champdieu is one of the most interesting examples of Romanesque architecture in the Forez. Fortified during the Hundred-year war, it presents a most original silhouette with its series of arches and its parapet walk. Not to be missed: Roman crypt, refectory with XVth century fresco.
Equipements
- Play area
- Picnic area
- Public WC
- Exhibition space
- Car park
- Parking nearby
- Coach parking
services
- Coach access
- Guided tours
Prices
Free of charge. Free entry.
Guided tours are not free.
Payment options
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Bank/credit card
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Check
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Cash
Opening period
From 03/11 to 20/12/2025 on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday between 9 am and 5.15 pm.
From 04/01 to 06/02/2026 on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday between 9.15 am and 5 pm.
From 07/02 to 22/02/2026 on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday between 10.15 am and 6 pm. Weekends between 2 pm and 6 pm.
From 23/02 to 03/04/2026 on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday between 9 am and 5 pm.
From 04/04 to 19/04/2026 on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday between 10 am and 12 pm and between 2 pm and 6 pm. On Tuesday and weekends between 2 pm and 6 pm.
From 20/04 to 30/06/2026 on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday between 10 am and 6 pm. On Tuesday and weekends between 2 pm and 6 pm.
From 01/07 to 31/08/2026 daily between 9.30 am and 6.30 pm.
From 01/09 to 16/10/2026 on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday between 2 pm and 6 pm and between 10 am and 12 pm. On Tuesday and weekends between 2 pm and 6 pm.
From 17/10 to 31/10/2026 on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 9.15 am.
Spoken languages
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German
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English
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French
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Dutch
