Visit of the Gardens of the Abbey of Saint André, Villeneuve lez Avignon
Park & GardenA rare place that harmoniously combines the art of gardens, a mosaic of heritage and the history of Languedoc and Provence since the 6th century !
€9.50
Free with the Pass!
Contact
Rue Montée du Fort
30400 Villeneuve lez Avignon
+33 490 25 55 95
info@abbayesaintandre.fr
- Length of self-guided tour: average 45 minutes / 1 hour
- Admission possible up to 45 minutes before monument closes
- Pets are not allowed (even on a leash or in a bag).
- Entrance to the gardens gives access to the gardens, the historical tour and the exhibition rooms located on the ground floor of the Palais, following the historical tour rooms.
Horaires d'ouverture
- From October 1 to 31, open Wednesday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (continuous hours)
- From April to September: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Open on public holidays except May 1 (including Mondays): Monday, April 21 (Easter), Thursday, May 8, Thursday, May 29 (Ascension Day), Monday, June 9 (Pentecost), July 14, and August 15.
- Closed in November, December, January, and February
Hortus Café open from April to September (reserved for visitors)
Accessibility
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Visual disability
Documentation available in Braille, in large print on request and tactile models for groups on reservation
Access conditions
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Access by bike
Accueil Vélo brand
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Access by bus
From June 20 to September 1, from 10:00 am, free shuttle service from the Piot relay parking lot to the historic center of Villeneuve Lez Avignon and tourist sites (Tour Philippe Le Bel stop). Click on the following link for timetables https://www.orizo.fr/se-deplacer/horaires/depliants-horaires-ete-2024
Gardens of the Abbey of Saint André, Villeneuve lez Avignon
Awarded the "Remarkable Garden" label in 2014, the abbey's gardens unfold between the remains of Romanesque churches and 6th-century tombs: Mediterranean plants, olive trees and century-old pines.... In the 2 hectares of gardens, it's rare to discover so many remarkable species (111 listed) and historical relics. A succession of atmospheres to explore: Tuscan, Provençal, romantic, mineral... along a walk where it's good to recharge your batteries. On the heights of Mont Andaon, these balcony gardens offer a panoramic view of Avignon's Popes'Palace.
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Gustave Fayet exhibition in Provence
From 18 March to 31 October 2025
Free
The Abbaye Saint-André will open the season with its first exhibition dedicated to the artist Gustave Fayet, bringing together his Provençal work for the first time.
In 2025, a series of events is launched to celebrate the centenary of the death of Gustave Fayet (1865-1825). This unique and important season will pay tribute to the breadth of his artistic work, while showcasing the finest pieces of his production through various themes and also his collections. Several exhibitions will be held in the South of France and in Paris until 2027.
Jardins de l'Abbaye St André