The first archaeological excavations of the Abbey Church began in 1817, but the building’s real value was only recognized in 1900, when it was declared a historic monument. The first restauration was initiated in 1920 by Louis Bosset and later taken over by Pierre Margot. In 1963, the Abbey Church was consecrated as a Protestant Church.
Photographie : Depuis et Cie, Lausanne
Site de l’Abbatiale de Payerne
Place du Marché 3
Case Postale 23
CH-1530 Payerne
January and February :
Tuesday to Sunday from 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
March to June :
Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., as well as bank holidays
July and August :
Monday to Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
September and October :
Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., as well as bank holidays
November and December:
Tuesday to Sunday from 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
© Association du Site de l’Abbatiale de Payerne, 2024
Red Pigs Festival (19–21 June): Special closing time of the Abbey Church and the discovery tour at 5:00 p.m.
