Cloister of Cadouin Abbey
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Cloister of Cadouin - by Management
Description
The Cloister of Cadouin is part of Cadouin Abbey, which was founded in 1115 and joined the Cistercian Order 4 years later. It is located in the south of the Perigord region, in southwestern France, on one of the pilgrimage routes to Santiago de Compostela. The church was designed in the Roman style and the cloister was decorated in Gothic Flamboyant during the 15th century. The attraction here are the various stone sculptures.
Access & Transport
The village of Cadouin is 35km east of Bergerac, a 40mins drive on the D660 until Couze-et-Saint-Front and then on the D703/D29 to Cales, and finally the D28. Bergerac is also the closest airport with a few European flights.
Instructions & Recommendations
We suggest exploring the small village of Cadouin together with the cloister. The bastide of Monpazier, 20km to the south, also makes a good complement.
Environmental & Social
Environmentally neutral Helps preserve the region's architectural and cultural heritages and brings some economic influx to the village
Conclusion
The Cloister of the Cadouin Abbey is picture perfect and certainly worth a stop. However, competition between old villages, churches and other historical monuments is high in this region so we do not think it warrants a long-range journey by itself. If you are in the broader area though, it should be on your shortlist.
Key positive
Beautiful ornamentation
Attractive village and countryside
Key negative
Slightly expensive for just the cloister area
Suitability
Suitable for all ages but kids below 10 may find it a little boring Accessible for visitors with reduced mobility
About this Rating
TYPE
Onsite
RESEARCHED IN
May 2024
PROVIDER
Koreval
av. transport time:0h 45m
est. visit time:1h 15m
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