Abbatiale de Payerne. Monument national. Pour tous.

The history of the Abbey Church of Payerne is a human adventure. The building is one of the largest masterpieces of roman art in Switzerland, built a thousand years ago. The lives of the historical figures that shaped its development are fascinating

Learn more on our immersive, interactive discovery tour!

Your visit

The discovery tour

The discovery tour offers new insights into the history of the biggest roman church of Switzerland and into the lives of the people connected to it.

History and patrimony

Shortly before the year 1000, an active religious life developed in Payerne, supported by the royal family of Upper Burgundy.

News

End-of-year programme 2023

The Abbatiale de Payerne closes its 2023 season on a high note with the O’Chap show “Le collier perdu de l’impératrice” (The Empress’s Lost Necklace), and the return of the lantern walks.

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Summer 2023 programme

This summer, from 3 July to 13 August, the Association du site de l’Abbatiale de Payerne (ASAP) is presenting the “Butterfly Chapel”, as well as its second edition of the “Monks’ Garden”.

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Prices and opening hours

PREPARING YOUR INDIVIDUAL VISIT

Individual visitors discover the Abbey Church in an hour and a half thanks to our immersive and interactive audio-guided tour.

PREPARING YOUR GROUP VISIT

We offer different exciting and entertaining activities for groups, like guided tours or tastings.

Special opening times over the Easter weekend. Opening times and information here.