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Saint-Maurice Abbey owes its origins to the sanctuary built over the tomb of Saint Maurice and his fellow martyrs, Theban soldiers who died around 300 A.D. Founded in 515, it is the oldest active Christian monastery in Europe.
The community of Canons Regular is the guardian of the sacred relics, whose worship is part of the Swiss Heritage of Living Traditions. A major religious and spiritual center, it is also one of the stops on the Via Francigena pilgrimage route to Rome, which has been traversed since the Middle Ages by nobility, pilgrims and merchants, as witnessed by the many items in its treasury.
You'll discover a religious, architectural, historical, cultural and archaeological heritage along the audioguided tour route, where re-enactment films and computer-generated images guide you step by step through more than 1500 years of history.
Basilica, stained-glass windows, monumental organ and carillon will help you discover a majestic setting in which celebrations and concerts are organized throughout the year. A fascinating and instructive outing, which can also be combined with discovery and tasting workshops on the wines and beers produced by the Abbey (advance booking required).
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Opening time and information on ABBEY OF ST. MAURICE
Tuesday to Friday, 10am to 5:30pm; Saturday and Sunday, 1:30pm to 5:30pm. November and December: Tuesday to Sunday, 1:30 pm to 5:00 pm. Closed from January to March. Opening times may be modified from time to time to suit the needs of the canons' community or special events. To guarantee your visit, visit www.abbaye-stmaurice.ch/fr/visite-decouverte. Length of visit: approx. 1h30. Reduced-mobility visitors: tour of the archaeological site, which is not wheelchair-accessible.Admission: adults CHF 16, concessions CHF 14 cHF 14, children CHF 10. Family: 38 CHF. Audioguide (French, German, English, Italian).
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Saint-Maurice Abbey was founded in 515. Tours last 1h30 and are led by qualified guides. They adapt their tours to suit groups of allsizes, from the enthusiastic to the simply curious. You can also take advantage of an audioguide, included in the price of admission. This allows you to discover the 1,500-year history of the site. An audioguide specially designed for children is also available. It's a fun way to accompany the youngest visitors. On their website ,you'll find the Abbey's agenda and news. You can also fill in the pre-booking form. A cultural place to discover!
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