www.tourisme.monuments-nationaux.fr Abbey of Thoronet ABBEY OF THORONET A Cistercian abbey set in secluded woods, famous for its remarkable stonework.

The Abbey of Thoronet was built at the end of the 12th century. ACCESS It is one of the “Three Sisters of Provence” (with Senanque and Silvacane Abbeys) and one of the finest examples of Cistercian architecture. The whole monastery is a forceful expression of the simplicity and precision of the order of Saint Bernard.

RECEPTION

Subject to modification. Open 1st April to 30th September: from 10 a.m. to 6.30 p.m. (Sundays: from 10 a.m. to noon and from 2 p.m. to 6.30 p.m.) 1st October to 31st March: from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. (Sundays: from 10 a.m. to noon and from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.) To the North from Cannes/Aix-en-Provence, Closed at 30 km from 1st January, 1st May, 1st November, 11th November From Cannes or Aix-en-Provence: A8, and 25th December exit Le Cannet des Maures, then D17 INFORMATIONS FACILITIES ABBAYE DU THORONET Seating available during the tour and in the garden 83340 Lavatories tel.: (33) (0)4 94 60 43 96 Gift shop / bookshop fax: (33) (0)4 94 60 43 94 Snack on sales (from April to September) Function room rental Parking for coaches 80 m [email protected] Function room rental: different capacities www.le-thoronet.fr

Semicircular arches in the cloister’s galleries

92 www.le-thoronet.fr [email protected] Function roomrental fax: (33)(0)4946043 tel.: (33)(0)494604396 83340 LeThoronet ABBAYE DUTHORONET INFORMATIONS exit LeLucCannetdesMaures,thenD17 From CannesorAix-en-Provence:A8, at 30kmfromDraguignan To theNorthfromCannes/Aix-en-Provence, ACCESS

Non contractual document - September 2017 [email protected] tel.: (33)(0)494604395 requiredReservation outside standard openinghours Private visit, Duration: 1hr requiredReservation for groups French Guided tourandthematic Duration: 1hr French, English, German, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, Japanese Unaccompanied tourwithguidebooklet TOURS with orwithoutcateringservice, PROVENCE-ALPES-CÔTE D’AZUR / ABBEY OF THORONET OF ABBEY / PROVENCE-ALPES-CÔTE D’AZUR

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