Historic site and monument
in Saint-Chef

Église abbatiale de Saint-Chef

Classified as a Historic Monument since 1840, the abbey church of Saint-Chef is a reference work in France in terms of Romanesque art: typical architecture of the XNUMXth century, exceptionally preserved Romano-Byzantine frescoes, medieval decorations.
For the sake of security and extreme conservation, the upper chapel, renowned for holding the most beautiful Romanesque frescoes in the entire Church, is only accessible by guided tour and by reservation, every Sunday from July to October (all year round and on request for groups).
Information and reservations from the Saint-Chef Tourist Information Office.
Tips and Suggestions

To complete your visit to the abbey, go to the village museum. You will find additional information about the abbey and the frescoes, but also a section dedicated to the village and to Frédéric Dard, author of successful thrillers. In addition, access to the museum is free!

Themes:

  • Historical patrimony
  • Religious Heritage
  • Fresco / Painting
  • Church

Location details

  • Village center

Visit

Average duration of the individual visit: 60 min.
Average duration of the group visit: 90 min.

Language(s) of the visit

Français

Individual visit services

  • Unguided individual tours permanently
  • Guided individual tours on request

Group visit services

  • Unguided group tours permanently
  • Guided group tours on request

Opening

Opening hours from April 02 to June 30, 2024
TuesdayOpen from 10 a.m. to 17 p.m.
WednesdayOpen from 10 a.m. to 17 p.m.
ThursdayOpen from 10 a.m. to 17 p.m.
FridayOpen from 10 a.m. to 17 p.m.
SaturdayOpen from 10 a.m. to 17 p.m.
SundayOpen from 14 a.m. to 18 p.m.
Access to the lower part of the abbey church only.
Access prohibited to the upper chapel and the Romanesque frescoes (only by guided tour with the Balcons du Dauphiné Tourist Office, every Sunday from July 7 to October 27, 2024, upon registration).
Opening hours from July 01 to October 27, 2024
TuesdayOpen from 10 a.m. to 17 p.m.
WednesdayOpen from 10 a.m. to 17 p.m.
ThursdayOpen from 10 a.m. to 17 p.m.
FridayOpen from 10 a.m. to 17 p.m.
SaturdayOpen from 10 a.m. to 17 p.m.
SundayOpen from 10 a.m. to 17 p.m.
Access to the lower part of the abbey church only.
Access prohibited to the upper chapel and the Romanesque frescoes (only by guided tour with the Balcons du Dauphiné Tourist Office, every Sunday from July 7 to October 27, 2024, upon registration).

Exceptional Closure(s)

  • 01/04/2024
  • 09/05/2024
  • 20/05/2024
  • 01/05/2024
  • 08/05/2024
  • 14/07/2024
  • 15/08/2024

Prices

Free access.
Free

Services

Equipments

  • Parking nearby

Services

  • Educational visits
  • Tourist Documentation
  • Free visits
  • Guided tours

Home animals

NOT_ACCEPTED

Adapted tourism

Adapted service: Not wheelchair accessible

Linked offers

On the spot…

Address

Place Antoine Bonnaz
38890 Saint Chef
How do I get there?

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