Association des amis de l'abbaye de Châtres

Activities of 2025 season

Abbaye de Châtres - Terres de Châtres - 16100 Saint-Brice







Visits of Châtres abbey : SUMMER 2025 & OFF SEASON

1/ SUMMER 2025 : from July 1st until 30 th September

No reservations required

Dates and times are shown opposite

Volunteer guides from the Friends of Châtres Abbey Association

Visit lasts approximately 1 hour

Free visits - donations are welcomed fin the trunk situated at the back of the abbey


2/ OFF SEASON : from 1st October until 30th June

Reservation by TEL 06 89 77 40 61 or mail : abbayedechatres@icloud.com

At least 15 days before the date of visit



Heritage days september 19 & 20 & 21

Heritage Days, September 19, 20, and 21, 2025

- Friday, September 19: Workshop for schools on the theme of "The Birds of Châtres"

- Saturday, September 20: Self-guided tour of the abbey and a round table discussion led by Philippe Josserand and Christian Vernou on the theme of "The Murals of Châtres: Enigmas and Magnificence"

- Sunday, September 21: Self-guided tour of the abbey and at 5:00 p.m. lecture on the theme of "The Birds of Châtres"

Torchlight Procession 14 & 15 august 2025

Torchlight Processions on August 14 & 15, 2025

- August 14: From 9:00 PM to 9:55 PM, cultural section comprising 8 stops around the abbey church with texts centered on the Hundred Years' War period. At 10:00 PM, religious section in the abbey church: Compline ceremony.

- August 15: From 9:00 PM to 9:55 PM, cultural section comprising 8 stops around the abbey church with texts centered on the Hundred Years' War period. At 10:00 PM, religious section in the abbey church: Compline ceremony.


Châtres Abbey, 9:00 PM.

Reservations required.

TEL: 0689774061

Capacity: no more thant 100 people.

Price: adults and teenagers €7.

Free for ages 12 and under.