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Guided visits


Guided visits


Friends of the Antonins
(Les Amis des Antonins)

Friends of the Antonins is an association that offers guided visits of the village, the Abbey Church and its Treasury. Its aim is to inform you about the cultural and architectural heritage of this village. Saint-Antoine was a pilgrim shrine in the Middle Ages and its famous Abbey is one of the brightest jewels of Gothic art in the Dauphiné area. Plunge yourself into centuries of history and explore the impressive collection of objets d'art from the great Order of the Antonines.

The Abbey Honey and Mead Units

We offer guided visits for groups (minimum 8 people) followed by an oppportunity to taste our products. You will learn how the honey is collected, extracted, and conditioned to produce the mead.

The Stonemason museum - Atelier des Bons Oeuvriers (the Craftsman's workshop) - Atelier du Tau

In 1984, the Atelier des Bons Oeuvriers (the Craftsman's workshop) opened a stonemasonry museum that features hewing demonstrations, visits to the 2 exhibition rooms replete with scale models, chimneys, sculptures and access to the two workshops in addition to the stonemasonry school.

Friends of the Antonins

The visit of the Abbey Treasury (for groups or individual): In the church Sacristy, panelled in walnut and Hungarian oak, one can admire the treasury of the Order of Antonine Hospitallers, partially restored at the end of the XVIIth century. Amongst the impressive collection of sacred objets d'art can be found a remarkable XVIIth century ivory sculpture of Christ, antiphonaries, surgical instruments and liturgical vestments displayed in an unusual rotating showcase called a cope chest… which is also one of the biggest reliquaries in France.

The discovery visit (for groups or individua: the Church + the Treasury): This tour lasts about an hour and offers a historical and architectural presentation of the Abbey chruch in addition to access to the Treasury. The commentary to this visit not only explains why the Abbey was built and how it lived, but also enables you to discover one of the best examples of Gothic architecture in South East France.

The mediaeval visit (only for groups : village + Church + Treasury): Saint-Antoine l'Abbaye retains vivid architectural evidence of its prestigious past. This visit enables you to discover the charming mediaeval village and its surroundings laden with history: its twisting lanes, its alleys, its richly decorated mansions that contrast with other half-timbered houses. This visit also includes a visit to the Church and to the Treasury.

For Groups (at least 15 people)

Visits are organised throughout the year from Tuesday to Saturday (preferably in the morning). Booking and assembly point at the Tourist Office.

For individuals

The discovery and treasure visits are organised from early April up to late October in the afternoon from Wednesady to Sunday. Check with the tourist office for our timetables.

Information and Contacts

Tourist Office

04.76.36.44.46

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