The Clairmont Abbey in Olivet was founded in the 12th century. It retains much of its original buildings, and is now classified as a historic monument.
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Presentation of: Abbaye de Clairmont
Founded in 1152 by Bernard of Clairvaux in the countryside, the Clairmont Abbey or Clermont Abbey in a very pure Cistercian model of architecture.
Founded in 1152 by Bernard of Clairvaux in the countryside, the Clairmont Abbey or Clermont Abbey is a very pure Cistercian model of architecture. .
From the 12th to the 15th century, the Abbey was the Lords of Laval's necropolis.
A wide part of its original building is still visible. The wide and impressive abbey church, the cellar, the laybrothers' refectory and the gatehouse are on the French Historical Monuments' list.
Open to visitors all year. Guided tour for groups on booking.
-Opening hours: 7 days a week, from 9am to 6pm (9am to 5pm in winter)
-In July and August, guided tour every Sunday at 6pm.
Opening times
Open all year round
Site theme
Abbey
Site category
Registered and listed sites
Architectural style of the site
Medieval
Romanesque
Payment methods
Credit card
Cheques and postal orders
Visits
Free tours (individuelles): Yes
Guided tours on request (individuelles): Yes
Guided tours (individuelles): Yes
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Free tours (groupes): Yes
Guided tours on request (groupes): Yes
Guided tours (groupes): Yes
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