Saint Roman Abbey
BEAUCAIRE , Gard – Cultural heritage
About
Come and discover the troglodytic Abbey of Saint-Roman on a hilltop overlooking the Rhône River. A veritable rock necropolis, it is home to hundreds of tombs carved into the rock.
These vestiges of monastic life are unique in Western Europe.
Saint-Roman Abbey is a Monument Historique, housing the remains of a monastery founded before the 10th century.
Chapel and cells, cisterns and cellars, these vestiges of troglodytic monastic life are unique in Western Europe.
A veritable rock necropolis houses hundreds of burials dug into the rock.
From the guarded parking lot, a path takes you through the Mediterranean garrigue to the top of the limestone hill.
A magnificent panorama opens up over the Rhone River to the Alpilles, with a unique view of the river and Provence.
At lunchtime and in the evening, last admission 1/2 h before closing time.
In very bad weather, the abbey may be closed.
Allow 10 to 15 minutes for the climb.
No toilets inside the Abbey.
Not recommended for people with reduced mobility.
Admission to the Abbey also includes free admission to the Mas des Tourelles in Beaucaire, and reduced admission to the Beaucaire Archaeological Museum.
Free admission for residents of Beaucaire, Bellegarde, Jonquières Saint-Vincent, Fourques and Vallabrègues, with proof of residency (Communauté de Communes Beaucaire Terre d’Argence).
Directions to the abbey are signposted on leaving Beaucaire, at the 1st traffic circle on the route de Nîmes.
Spoken languages : English – French
Opening
- From dimanche 8 février 2026 to samedi 28 février 2026
- From dimanche 1 mars 2026 to mardi 31 mars 2026
- From mercredi 1 avril 2026 to mardi 30 juin 2026
- From mercredi 1 juillet 2026 to lundi 31 août 2026
- From mardi 1 septembre 2026 to samedi 31 octobre 2026
- From dimanche 1 novembre 2026 to lundi 30 novembre 2026
- From mardi 1 décembre 2026 to jeudi 31 décembre 2026
Prices
- From 6€
- From 5€
Payment
- Cheque
- Cash
- Bank/credit card
Services
Facilities
- Free car park
- Private parking
- Car park
- Picnic area
- Orientation board
Services
- Pets welcome
- Pets supplement
- Guided tours
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En car : A moins de 30 mn à pied de l’arrêt COMPS – Saint Roman !
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TARASCON – AVIGNON
NIMES – AVIGNON
Environ 27 min (2251 m).
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Groups
- Minimal number of persons 20
