Between the 11th and the first half of the 12th century, a new church was built in the location of the first one. This was the Abbey Church that we know nowadays. Built in several steps (first the nave and narthex, then transept and choir), its layout testifies to the numerous project changes.
Abbatiale de Payerne, chevet, deuxième moitié XIe – première moitié XIIe siècle
© Abbatiale de Payerne / Rémy Gindroz
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.
