Cloister of Cadouin - Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site Abbeys, Churches, Priories in Cadouin

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Monday Closed
Tuesday 10:00 am - 01:00 pm 02:00 pm - 05:00 pm
Wednesday 10:00 am - 01:00 pm 02:00 pm - 05:00 pm
Thursday 10:00 am - 01:00 pm 02:00 pm - 05:00 pm
Friday 10:00 am - 01:00 pm 02:00 pm - 05:00 pm
Saturday 10:00 am - 01:00 pm 02:00 pm - 05:00 pm
Sunday 10:00 am - 01:00 pm 02:00 pm - 05:00 pm

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Location : In the countryside

Province : Purple Périgord

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- A MASTERPIECE OF FLAMBOYANT GOTHIC ART
  
  This cloister, listed as a Historic Monument and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a masterpiece of Flamboyant Gothic art. During this walk, admire the architectural richness and the splendor of the decorations that make this place a universal, immutable and serene place. To feel all the emotion of the place, choose the nocturnal visit in summer.
  
  Entertainment:
  - Saturday collation: among the Cistercians, the collation was the reading-debate which brought together the community in the afternoon in the cloister. (30 mins)
  - Themed night visit: experience an unforgettable summer night!
  Discover the original tranquility of the cloister and its exceptional sculptures.
  - "Marmouset" visit for children: playful visit of the cloister suitable for children (5 to 12 years old).
  
  New audioguided tour in French, English, German, Spanish and Dutch.
  
  04/02 > 07/04 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. - (closed on Mondays except school holidays and public holidays)
  08/04 > 09/07 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. - 7 days a week
  10/07 > 27/08 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. - 7 days a week
  28/08 > 05/11 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. - 7 days a week
  06/11 > 31/12 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. - (closed on Mondays except school holidays and public holidays)
  
  Last admission : 30 minutes before site closing.
  Find it on the Guide du Périgord's Blog...
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Traveller Reviews Google Cloister of Cadouin - Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site

4.3 sur 5 2174 reviews

5 sur 5 Reviews posted by Bob Plunkett on 27/09/2023

Not big but an audio tour makes it a complete experience. Lots of interesting historical facts clearly presented. We were there for an hour and a half and we're never bored. The church is free and is in an original state. They need money but don't feel obligated.
5 sur 5 Reviews posted by Rod B on 13/07/2024

A fabulous visit to a most amazing historical abbey cloister. You can only wonder how the peoples of hundreds of years ago summoned up the energy and effort to build such monuments. Of course, faith is the answer.
5 sur 5 Reviews posted by Michael Kaiser on 30/05/2024

Fantastic place. Worth any detour.

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Traveller Reviews tripAdvisor Cloister of Cadouin - Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site

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"Beautiful and peaceful"

Reviews posted by 527robinh (Leeds, United Kingdom) on 15/09/2023

Very beautiful survivor from yesteryear. With the large church next door (free entry) the cloisters are a very pleasant diversion. Combine with somewhere else in the locality, such as Monpazier.
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"Beautiful but not much to see"

Reviews posted by APennyforthem (Ireland) on 19/08/2023

A well preserved and pretty piece of history in a beautiful village. However I think it is way overpriced for a very short experience. There wasn't as much in it as I expected. Therfore it was...
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"Small but Perfect"

Reviews posted by Niwotois (Saco, Maine) on 08/10/2019

We coupled Cadouin with the perfect bastide of Monpazier nearby for a wonderful 12-14th century afternoon. The church and abutting cloister at Cadouin are gems. The village itself and the...
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