Jouarre Abbey – The crypts of Jouarre loop from Jouarre
Jouarre Abbey – The crypts of Jouarre loop from Jouarre
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Jouarre Abbey – The crypts of Jouarre loop from Jouarre
02:55
11.0km
100m
Hiking
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: July 30, 2026
Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
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10.7 km
Jouarre Abbey
Highlight • Other
10.8 km
The crypts of Jouarre
Highlight • Historical Site
Dating from the 7th century AD, the crypt is one of the oldest in Europe. It was built during the second half of the 7th century, during the Merovingian era, at the request of Bishop Agilbert under the reign of Clotaire III. The Crypt contains the tombs of the founding family of the Abbey of Notre Dame de Jouarre, founded around 635.
The Merovingian sculpture in the crypt rests on two rows of three Gallo-Roman columns, topped by magnificent Merovingian capitals in white marble.
So come to Jouarre to discover the history of a crypt reflecting the prosperous era of the village!
Full price: €4. Free for children under 6.
Opening hours: Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 2 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Closed on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday.
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Abbaye Notre Dame de Jouarre and its Romanesque Tower
Highlight • Religious Site
The Romanesque Tower, the old bell tower of the abbey church built in the 12th century, was restored and fitted out by the Benedictine community as a window on monastic life. It is one of the rare vestiges of the medieval abbey.
On the garden level, the monastic craft shop presents various products made by religious communities – from Jouarre or elsewhere. The specialty of the Benedictine community of the abbey being terracotta, many santons were made, but also tableware and statues. On the floors, a thematic tour allows the visitor to discover the history of the abbey and the community as well as the current life of the nuns.
Full price: €5 Reduced price: €4.50 (under 18s, seniors, job seekers, PRMs, students). Free for under 12s.
Open all year round on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 10am to 12:30pm and from 2pm to 5:30pm. Saturday from 10am to 12:15pm and from 2pm to 5:30pm. Sunday from 11am to 12:15pm and from 2pm to 5:30pm.
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11.0 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
4.44 km
3.16 km
2.47 km
843 m
110 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
5.16 km
3.11 km
1.54 km
708 m
526 m
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