Enter a historic monument with a prestigious past.
Founded in 754 in the foothills of the Montagne Noire, this Benedictine abbey became famous through its innovative teaching methods practiced from the 17th century until its closure in 1991. Its renown was such that it was established as the Royal Military School of Louis XVI, and welcomed students from all over the world. During the 19th century it was directed by Reverend Father Lacordaire.
Explore “the Dom Robert and 20th century tapestry Museum”.Open from spring 2015, this museum covers a surface area of 1500m2, with buildings laid out in a way that retects both a contemporary style and one mindful of its heritage.
ACCESS
- Airport Castres
- TGV Station Toulouse Matabiau
- A61
