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Visit the Cistercian Abbey of Flaran in Valence-sur-Baïse
A jewel of heritage in the Gers and one of the best preserved in the southwest.
Near the 13th century bastide of Valence-sur-Baise, Flaran Abbey was founded in 1151 in the Baïse valley. It is in the heart of a park that the monastic buildings and gardens present a perfect illustration of a Cistercian ensemble from the XNUMXth century, remodeled until the XNUMXth century.
Cistercian Abbey of Flaran
32310 Valence-sur-Baise
05 31 00 45 75
Classified historic monument, Flaran Abbey is home to the exceptional “Simonow” collection where around a hundred works from the 17th to the 20th century can be discovered: Ronda, Steer, Courbet…
Departmental Conservation of Heritage and Museums of Gers, at the heart of Flaran Abbey develops numerous cultural and educational activities for young and old throughout the year: temporary exhibitions, conferences, fun activities and workshops, etc.
Meeting in a space entirely dedicated to young audiences An invitation to immerse yourself in art and the Middle Ages for young and old alike.
Come and have your portrait "transferred" with our module provided for this purpose, dress up in our decor, create your most beautiful masterpieces or even play a game of Who am I? with paintings from the Simonow collection. You will also be able to reconstruct the abbey church with our models or discover by touch a tactile case representing a painting from the exhibition. This unique and unique space (only around ten in France) awaits you: young and old, it's up to you!
But where did Brother Mathieu go?
Try the Escape Game in the gardens of Flaran Abbey! Projected in 1251, your mission is to find Brother Mathieu, one of the monks of the abbey, who has mysteriously disappeared... Will you be able to meet the challenge in less than an hour?
By reservation: 05 31 00 45 75
For adults and adolescents aged 12 and over.
Number of players per session: 3 to 8 players.
Total duration of a session: 1 hour 15 minutes.
Prices: €5 for under 18s, €8 for adults.
By reservation only on 05 31 00 45 75. Subject to availability of a mediator.
The top 6 getaways to do around the abbey:
The discovery of Flaran Abbey has many surprises in store!
Opt for a day to the rhythm of the Baïse river by joining the abbey from Condom via the Baïse trail by mountain bike and in complete safety.
The bargeFor lunch, the choice is yours! A picnic break by the river, lunch at the Barge restaurant at the port
Ténarèze Tourist Office /A.MorlanAfter visiting the abbey, lo camin de las hadas (the fairy trail), lets you discover the world of these magical creatures who have taken over the botanical path along the ramparts of the bastide town of Valence-sur-Baïse.
Travel from the port of Valence-sur-Baïse
