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Stone church with a tall, pointed bell tower and tiled roof, surrounded by greenery and a low stone wall under a blue sky. Ancient stone monastery courtyard with arched walkways, a central dry grassy area, and a tall spire under a cloudy sky. Stone walkway with arched openings, columns, and a sunlit courtyard with greenery in the background. Stone church with a pointed bell tower, tall cypress trees, and a tiled roof under a blue sky. A stone archway with three openings frames a courtyard with greenery and an old building with arched windows in the background.
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Le Thoronet Abbey: Fast Track Ticket

Visit a perfectly preserved ancient monastery and see how the monks lived

Opening hours

Morning

Wednesday
10:00:00 - 13:00:00
Thursday
10:00:00 - 13:00:00
Friday
10:00:00 - 13:00:00
Saturday
10:00:00 - 13:00:00
Sunday
10:00:00 - 13:00:00
Monday
10:00:00 - 13:00:00
Tuesday
10:00:00 - 13:00:00

Afternoon

Wednesday
14:00:00 - 17:00:00
Thursday
14:00:00 - 17:00:00
Friday
14:00:00 - 17:00:00
Saturday
14:00:00 - 17:00:00
Sunday
14:00:00 - 17:00:00
Monday
14:00:00 - 17:00:00
Tuesday
14:00:00 - 17:00:00

  2. Last admission 45 minutes before closing

  3. Fast Track

  4. Live guide English, German, French

Included

  • Entrance to Le Thoronet Abbey
  • Guided tour (45 minutes, limited capacity, please call the venue beforehand to know about the schedule and language of the tour)

Not included

  • Audio guide (available at the entrance in English, French, German, Italian)

The 12th-century Thoronet Abbey came to represent the ultra-pious spirit of the Cistercian order, stipping away all distractions to keep the mind pure. Now, filled with history and perfectly austere design, a visit to this living museum is a fascinating insight into a forgotten way of life.

Known as the 'jewel' of the Cistercian abbeys, Thoronet Abbey was an ideal place for the monks to live, work and worship without intrusion or temptation.

Even the design embodies this philosophy, built from only the most basic elements atop a rock that represents foundations of strong faith.

Enter through the minimalist entrance, and take in the serenity of the main church. In the adjoining chapter house, you can see where the monks met every morning to study the Bible. Beautiful, spartan cloisters run along the northern side.

A visit here is a perfectly peaceful day out in the beautiful Provençal countryside.

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Until 31 January 2026

On the day of your visit, please show your Tiqets' smartphone ticket at the entrance.
Le Thoronet Abbey
83340 Le Thoronet, 83340, Le Thoronet
  1. Provider: Tiqets International B.V.
    Registered address: James Wattstraat 77-P, 1097 DL, Amsterdam, NL

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Getting There:

  • From Aix-en-Provence: A 8, exit 35 Le Cannet des Maures or N 7 to Cannet des Maures, then D 79 to l'Abbaye du Thoronet
  • From Cannes: A 8, exit Cannet-des-Maures, N 7 to Fréjus, then D 17 to Abbaye du Thoronet
  • Cancellation is possible until 23:59 on the day before your visit
  • Rescheduling is possible until 23:59 on the day before your visit

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