BONNEFONT ABBEY

About

A former Cistercian abbey and granddaughter of Cîteaux, founded in 1136, the Bonnefont monastery was largely dismantled in the 19th century and its parts sold off.

Open to the public from June to September: guided historical tours, medieval garden, exhibitions, concerts, lectures, workshops, etc.

From its creation in 1136 until its dismantling in the 19th century, Bonnefont Abbey was one of the most important religious and economic players in southern Toulouse. In particular, it was responsible for the creation of numerous bastides (fortified towns) such as Boussens, Carbonne and Plaisance du Touch. Most of its buildings were sold after the Revolution, which explains why today the site consists solely of the Porterie, the Bâtiment des convers, the Lavabo and a few other pieces of architecture.

The Syndicat Mixte de l'Abbaye de Bonnefont, made up of the Conseil Départemental de la Haute-Garonne and the Communauté de communes Cagire Garonne Salat, offers a rich programme of cultural events (concerts, workshops, lectures, etc.) throughout the summer.

Guided tours of the history of the site and the medieval garden during the afternoons when the site is open (times vary according to the season, see the events programme).

Unguided visits outside guided tour times. Themed tours of the garden are organised every Sunday at 3pm during the season.