Abbeys, Monasteries and Priories in the Puy-de-Dôme

Abbaye
63200 Riom

The abbey of Saint-Amable de Riom, former 15th century abbey, is located in the centre of Riom, in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. Partly classified as historical monuments, it bears witness to the medieval religious heritage of the region.

63440 Saint-Hilaire-la-Croix

Saint-Hilaire Church, an ancient church of Sainte-Madeleine, is a 12th century Roman-Gothic building located in Saint-Hilaire-la-Croix (Puy-de-Dôme), famous for its historic capitals and its carved portal.

Abbaye
63500 Issoire

The capitular hall of the Abbey of Issoire is a religious building located in the town of Issoire, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. His story remains partially documented.

Abbaye
63320 Chassagne

Mègemont Abbey, a former Cistercian abbey of the 13th and 18th centuries, is located in Chassagne in Puy-de-Dôme, in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. Founded by the Counts of Auvergne, it retains remarkable remains.

Monastère
63200 Marsat

The monastery of the Benedictines of Marsat, founded in the 13th century, is a former priory located in the Puy-de-Dôme, known for its partially preserved cloister and classified historical monument.

63120 Courpière

The former priory of Benedictines, built in the Middle Ages in Courpière (Puy-de-Dôme), is a listed historical monument, emblematic of the religious heritage of Auvergnat.

Eglise romane
63330 Virlet

The Abbey of Notre-Dame de Bellaigue, former Cistercian abbey and then Benedictine of the 12th century, is located in Virlet in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. Classified as a historical monument, it combines medieval architecture and preserved religious heritage.

Abbaye
63000 Clermont-Ferrand

The abbey of Saint-Alyre, an 18th-century Benedictine abbey located in Clermont-Ferrand en Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, now houses the Saint-Alyre Institution, a large school complex. Founded in the fifth century, it was a major religious and cultural place.