The former Benedictine Abbey of Saint-Génis-des-Fontaines, founded in the 8th century, has kept a church dedicated to St Michael as a reminder of its monastic past; the west door is remarkable for its superb Romanesque white marble lintel. Embellished by a representation of Christ in Majesty, this lintel dating from 1019-1020 is the oldest dated Romanesque stone sculpture! A 13th century cloister, remarkable for its multi-coloured marble, will round off your visit.
| Opening times | Monday: 09:30 AM – 12:00 AM, 02:00 PM – 05:00 PM • Tuesday: 09:30 AM – 12:00 AM, 02:00 PM – 05:00 PM • Wednesday: 09:30 AM – 12:00 AM, 02:00 PM – 05:00 PM • Thursday: 09:30 AM – 12:00 AM, 02:00 PM – 05:00 PM • Friday: 09:30 AM – 12:00 AM, 02:00 PM – 05:00 PM • Saturday: 09:30 AM – 12:00 AM, 02:00 PM – 05:00 PM • Sunday: Closed |
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| Address | 13 Rue Georges Clemenceau, Saint-Génis-des-Fontaines |
| Telephone | +33 4 68 89 84 33 |
| Official site | www.saint-genis-des-fontaines.fr |
