Senanque Abbey (Abbaye Notre-Dame de Sénanque) Tours and Tickets

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Ticket prices to visit Senanque Abbey begin at €8.50 for adults or €4 for children aged 6–17 years for a self-guided tour. These tours typically include a digital tablet, called a HistoPad which are available in 10 languages and include information about the abbey’s history dating back to the 13th century.

Yes, it’s necessary to book a tour of Senanque Abbey in advance as places are limited, however, the tours organized by Senanque Abbey are typically in French, so a self-guided visit is often better for international visitors. During these unguided tours, visitors can use a HistoPad with information available in 10 languages.

The best time of year to visit Senanque Abbey for the lavender fields is during the summer months—typically late June through mid-July, with the optimum time usually being around the start of July. If coming later, please be aware that the fields are usually trimmed in late-July or August.

Yes, you can take photographs inside Senanque Abbey (Abbaye Notre-Dame de Sénanque) and its grounds, but it’s important that these photos are for personal use only. Photo or video shoots with professional equipment, models, and extras are prohibited. Visitors are also forbidden from bringing tripods and drones to Senanque Abbey.

The best way to travel to Senanque Abbey from Avignon is to drive, which takes around one hour and offers the most flexibility and the chance to explore other highlights along the way, such as Gordes and Roussilon. If you don’t have a car, then a guided tour is also a great option.