A unique combination of contemporary art and religious architecture awaits you if you book this ticket to Beaulieu-en-Rouergue Abbey. You'll be able to visit this Cistercian monument and discover over 1000 works of art.
Why Visit Beaulieu-en-Rouergue Abbey?
Located in the municipality of Ginals, Beaulieu-en-Rouergue Abbey is a perfect example of a typical 12th-century Cistercian building. By booking this ticket, you can visit this monument at your own pace and learn all about its history.
Also known as Belloc Abbey, this church is a testament to the Gothic aesthetic of the Cistercian Order during the Middle Ages. Its perfectly preserved facade has survived various wars and revolts. In fact, during the French Revolution, the abbey lost its original function and was used as a farm.
It wasn't until 1959 that the monument truly shone in its deserved splendor. It was during this period that patrons and collectors Geneviève Bonnefoi and Pierre Brache decided to transform the abbey into a contemporary art museum.
During your visit, you can see more than 1000 works dating from 1940 to 1970. The exhibition features paintings by renowned artists such as Dubuffet, Michaux, and Hantaï, all displayed within the incomparable setting of this beautiful medieval abbey.
Opening Times
Beaulieu-en-Rouergue Abbey is open at the following times:
- From February 1 to May 31: open Wednesday to Sunday from 10 am to 12:30 pm and from 2 pm to 5 pm. Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
- From June 1 to September 30: open Monday to Sunday from 10 am to 6 pm.
- From October 1 to December 31: open from 10 am to 12:30 pm and from 2 pm to 5 pm. Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
Final admission is 45 minutes before closure.
The abbey is closed on Mondays, in January, and during the following holidays: May 1, November 1, November 11, and December 25.
Special Times
Please note that on December 24 and 31, 2026, the abbey will close at 4 pm.
Free Admission
Admission to Beaulieu-en-Rouergue Abbey is free for the following people:
- Young people from the European Union aged 18 to 25
- Under-18s, regardless of nationality
- Unemployed people, individuals with disabilities and one companion, journalists, architecture students, tourism professionals, military personnel, police officers, and other members of state security forces
Admission is also free for everyone on the first Sunday of the month, between January 1 and March 1, 2026, and between November 1 and December 31. It's also free on the third weekend of September. For free admission, you must go to the monument's ticket office with documentation that proves your eligibility.