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!
What’s on
Organ Concert at the Parish Church: Freddy Eichelberger (Paris-Marseille)
Saturday, December 7, 2024, at 6:15 PM, at the Parish Church
Organ Concert at the Parish Church: Benoît Zimmermann (Payerne)
Saturday, January 4, 2025, at 6:15 PM, at the Parish Church
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
Holiday Season Opening Hours
Our opening hours during the Christmas and New Year weeks.
New publication for the Abbey of Payerne – subscription form
Pre-order your copy of the new book on the Abbey of Payerne. Publication in November 2024.
2024 programme
A rich and varied programme awaits you at the Abbey Church of Payerne in 2024!
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.
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.
