Guided tour of the Valsaintes Abbey Garden

At an altitude of 600m, in the center of a vast natural valley known since ancient times as the "Absinthe Valley," overlooks a sacred land from prehistory to the present day. Perched on this sandstone promontory is the Cistercian abbey of Valsaintes, where monks lived from the 12th century until the French Revolution. All around, a unique garden flourishes, awarded the "Remarkable Garden" label by the French Ministry of Culture.
At the gentle pace of the terraced gardens, you can stroll among floral displays boasting 550 varieties of roses, alongside native and introduced flora. You will follow "The Rose Trail," a chronological path through the history of the rose.
You will discover a dry garden with its 350 species and varieties of plants adapted to drought and cold, and a permaculture vegetable garden.
The 17th century abbey church, fully restored, can be visited at a bend in the garden.

We offer several discovery packages throughout the year (see program on our website):

- Historical and garden guided tours
- Themed days: dry gardening, permaculture, etc.
- Summer in Valsaintes: summer holiday activities program
- Gardening courses
- Children's entertainment
- Gregorian chant in the church
- Guided tour at 14:30 pm all year round (except for special events)

New: on-site restaurant to extend your visit with a good meal.

Guided tours for groups all year round on request.