Abbaye de Caunes Minervois

Good value

Wasn't expecting too much from this but genuinely it was well worth the visit with an entry fee of around €6. Whilst the Abbey has lots to see, including various saints whose 'bits' are on display ne...

Beautiful Abbey off the beaten path

This abbey dates back to the 8th century. We were surprised of how beautiful the inside is, but after discovering about the nearby marble quarries, it all made sense. This site is definitely worth a...

If you are in the area, worth a visit.

The people on the information desk were charming and helpful. The leaflet to guide you round is informative without being too wordy. The lady in the shop guided us to a local cafe - which we would...

Historic abbey with a modern twist

The little town of Caunes-Minervois is a centre for wine and a pink marble, at the heart of which is the ancient Abbey, which above ground dates from the 11th century, but below ground there are 8th c...

Not worth the price of the entry

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Interesting though not worth the €6 that costs. The church gives a little yuyo. It is quite disregarded everything. I dropped down a stairs I walked a paddle broke and made a squirt.