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Cluny Abbey Entry Ticket

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9:30am - 5:00pm

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    • Step inside one of the most powerful monastic centers of the Middle Ages and explore its vast medieval remains, where towering stone structures hint at the grandeur it once held.

    • Your ticket includes access to the on-site Museum of Art & Archaeology, where sculptures, artifacts, and detailed exhibits bring the abbey’s history and influence to life.

    • Enjoy entry to all current exhibitions, giving you the chance to discover new perspectives and rotating displays that deepen your understanding of the site’s cultural legacy.

    • As you wander through the site, you’ll see surviving sections of the grand church, sculpted capitals, cloister areas, archaeological fragments, and interpretive displays that reveal how monks once lived, prayed, and shaped medieval Europe.

    • Admission to Cluny Abbey

    • Admission to the Museum of Art and Archaeology

    • Access to current exhibitions

    • Access to headline events on specified dates

    • Food and beverages

    • Transportation to and from the site

  • These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

  • Visit Cluny’s medieval abbey with included access to the on-site Museum of Art & Archaeology and current exhibitions in one convenient ticket.

    Getting started

    Enter during opening hours and proceed to the abbey site. Follow onsite signs to visit the monumental remains and continue to the Museum of Art & Archaeology located on the grounds.

    What to expect

    Once the center of a powerful medieval order, the abbey’s remains reveal the scale and influence of Cluny’s monastic life.

    Features:

    • Explore the Abbey Grounds: Walk through preserved structures and archaeological areas that outline the former grand church and cloistered spaces.

    • Understand the Historic Layout: Interpretive displays help connect architectural fragments with the abbey’s historic layout and functions.

    • Visit the Museum of Art & Archaeology: Museum of Art & Archaeology intro: Housed nearby, the museum presents regional and medieval works that complement the abbey visit. features:

    • Discover Art & Rotating Exhibitions: View notable medieval art and rare sculptures that illuminate Cluny’s artistic legacy and see rotating exhibitions that deepen context around the site, its artifacts, and Burgundy’s heritage.

  • Cluny Museum of Art and Archaeology

    Monday9:30am - 5:00pmlast entry 4:30pm
    Tuesday9:30am - 5:00pmlast entry 4:30pm
    Wednesday9:30am - 5:00pmlast entry 4:30pm
    Thursday9:30am - 5:00pmlast entry 4:30pm
    Friday9:30am - 5:00pmlast entry 4:30pm
    Saturday9:30am - 5:00pmlast entry 4:30pm
    Sunday9:30am - 5:00pmlast entry 4:30pm
  • What to bring

    • Please bring a valid passport or government-issued ID for entry and verification purposes.

    • Wear comfortable shoes, as you may be walking across uneven surfaces and exploring extensive grounds.

    • Dress in weather-appropriate clothing to ensure a comfortable visit, especially if parts of the experience take place outdoors.

    Accessibility

    • Not accessible for wheelchair users.

    Additional information

    • Opening hours vary by date and event; check the official timetable.

    • Last entry: Cluny Abbey — 45 minutes before closing; Museum — 30 minutes before closing.

    • Free entry: visitors under 18; EU residents under 26 (photo ID required at the ticket office).

    • Free entry on the first Sunday of Jan, Feb, Mar, Nov, and Dec; and during European Heritage Days.

    • Closed on Jan 1, May 1, Nov 1, and Dec 25.

    • Ongoing renovation in the main cloister; some areas may be affected.

    • Ticket valid for 1 day.

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