Visites libres de l'église et du prieuré de Ronsenac - Journées Europénnes du Patrimoine

A guided tour offers visitors the chance to explore the Priory of Ronsenac, a historic monument founded in the 11th century by Benedictine monks. The commentary provides details on the history and architecture of this listed site. The church has just been restored! The Priory of Ronsenac, founded in the 11th century by Benedictine monks from Cluny Abbey, offers a guided tour of its historic site. This monument, listed as a Historic Monument in 1907, is an example of Romanesque architecture situated in Charente, around 25 kilometres south of Angoulême. Visitors will explore the priory church, which was restored in the 19th century, as well as the priory residence. The latter was rebuilt in the 15th century and underwent alterations in the 17th century, bearing witness to the different periods of its occupation. The tour also includes the medieval garden, which offers an insight into the horticultural practices of the time. The commentary provides details on the history of the site, monastic life and the architectural developments of the priory over the centuries. This tour helps visitors understand Ronsenac’s importance within the Cluniac network and its role in the region’s heritage. The tour usually lasts an hour and a half, offering a complete immersion in this historic site.