Roman basilica (11th-13th century) containing the relics of Saint Benoit, the patron of Europe. Upon entering the church tower which precedes the nave, twelve ornamented capitals reveal Roman art treasures, an entrance created using magnificent raw materials.
Description
Enter a haven of spirituality where meditation goes hand in hand with wonder. Nestled in a meander of the river Loire, the charming village of Saint-Benoît-sur-Loire is home to one of the most beautiful jewels of Roman architecture: an 11th and 12th century basilica whose most remarkable features are the church tower adorned with twelve ornamented capitals, the mounumental gate and the nave. In the crypt, a shrine preserves the precious remains of Saint-Benoît whose principles are still followed in the life of the community of monks to this day.
We speak : French, English, French

Visit

Average length of individual visit : 01:15 min.
Average length of group visit : 01:15 min.

opening

Opening hours from 01 January to 31 December 2024
MondayOpen from 06:30 am to 10:00 pm
TuesdayOpen from 06:30 am to 10:00 pm
WednesdayOpen from 06:30 am to 10:00 pm
ThursdayOpen from 06:30 am to 10:00 pm
FridayOpen from 06:30 am to 10:00 pm
SaturdayOpen from 06:30 am to 10:00 pm
SundayOpen from 06:30 am to 10:00 pm

price

Free rate

Payment options

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services

equipment

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advice

Address

1 Avenue de l'Abbaye
45730 SAINT-BENOIT-SUR-LOIRE
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