Some history first
A Cistercian abbey on the UNESCO world heritage list, located on the Camino de Santiago pilgrim ways, a Romanesque church, flamboyant Gothic-style cloisters, St-Louis’ Gate dating from the 12th century and the 15th-century market halls…
Cadouin invites you to take part in a wealth of events all year round.
Cadouin Abbey
A listed Historical Monument, it was founded in 1115 by Géraud de Salles along a small, narrow valley. In 1119, it was attached to Citeaux (an abbey in Burgundy in which Saint Bernard would publish the reform known as the Cistercian reform). Cadouin quickly became the most prestigious abbey in Périgord. Its reputation was essentially built around a piece of fabric which was long thought to be the Shroud of Turin. A major pilgrimage developed around this relic and would lead to the abbey’s enrichment.
Visit of the cloisters, a masterpiece of flamboyant Gothic art, built between the 15th and 16th centuries.
Explore Cadouin
heritage tour
Dive into the history of the village and the abbey with the help of a discovery map
the abbey of cadouin
Learn more about the history of the abbey from its foundation to the present day
the cloister of the abbey
Visit the cloister in the heart of the abbey, a small marvel of gothic architecture
the caves of Maxange
Enter a unique geological universe: the star cave
Terra aventura - a tresor hunt
Searching for Zacquet
in the village
the cave of cussac
A jewel of prehistory, which is not accessible to the public