The Notre Dame de Jouarre Abbey, created nearly 14 centuries ago, is still in operation. Its community of Benedictine nuns opens the doors of the old bell tower to show you their daily life and their products.
The Romanesque Tower, the old bell tower of the abbey church built in the 12th century, was restored and fitted out by the Benedictine community as a window on monastic life. It is one of the rare vestiges of the medieval abbey.
On the garden level, the monastic craft shop presents various products made by religious communities – from Jouarre or elsewhere. The specialty of the Benedictine community of the abbey being terracotta, many santons were made, but also tableware and statues. On the floors, a thematic tour allows the visitor to discover the history of the abbey and the community as well as the current life of the nuns.
Full price: €5 Reduced price: €4.50 (under 18s, seniors, job seekers, PRMs, students). Free for under 12s.
Open all year round on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 10am to 12:30pm and from 2pm to 5:30pm. Saturday from 10am to 12:15pm and from 2pm to 5:30pm. Sunday from 11am to 12:15pm and from 2pm to 5:30pm.