Saint-Antoine Abbey
Saint-Antoine Abbey
High place of the catholic faith during the Middle Ages, Saint-Antoine Abbey is the tourist village attended in Isere for the architecture of its buildings and its medieval relics.
Guided tour: (groups and individuals)
The guided tour lasts approximately one hour and explains the history and architecture of Saint-Antoine Abbey. It also takes in the Treasury which is situated in the vestry of the church.
Learn about the reasons for establishing the abbey, its heyday and decline. Appreciate the works of art, the liturgical vestments and related objects, and one of France's most important reliquaries.
Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the Middle Ages with a visit to Saint-Antoine Church, the greatest remaining example of Gothic architecture in the Dauphiné Region.
Medieval tour: (groups and individuals)
Tour of the church, the Treasury and the village.
The abbey church is open all year and free to visit.
The abbey church is the jewel of Gothic architecture in the Dauphiné region and the second most important reliquary in France. The medieval complex is well worth the visit for its gardens, its convent buildings and courtyards.
