How old is the abbatial palace of Saint-Claude?

The building dates from the first half of the 12th century, although it was restored and rebuilt several times afterwards.

Who lived in this palace?

It was first the residence of the abbots of the royal abbey of Saint-Claude until 1510, then of the priors and bishops until 1802.

Is the abbatial palace a listed historic monument?

Yes, the structure, ground and subsoil of the relevant plots were classed as a historic monument by decree on 24 August 2004.

Can the abbatial palace be visited today?

No information on opening hours or visiting conditions is available.

Ancien palais abbatial

Saint-Claude

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No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found

Where: Saint-Claude

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Ancien palais abbatial stands in Saint-Claude (Jura), in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: first half of the 12th century). No visits are on record for this building.

In Saint-Claude, in the Jura region, the former abbatial palace preserves traces of a building dating back to the first half of the 12th century. Home to the abbots and later the bishops until the early 19th century, it went through several phases of restoration and rebuilding before serving in turn as a chapel and then a private residence. Its interest lies in this layering of periods, from the Middle Ages to the 19th century, still visible in the structure today.

Written from Palais abbatial de Saint-Claude

What to know

The building has been protected as a historic monument since 2004, including its structure, ground and subsoil.
No information on visiting hours or admission fees is available.
The building underwent several major transformations, notably in the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries.
The oldest part of the structure dates from the first half of the 12th century.

Where this château is

Saint-Claude · Jura · Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

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Saint-Claude, Jura

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00135340
Period of construction: first half of the 12th century

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Frequently asked

How old is the abbatial palace of Saint-Claude?: The building dates from the first half of the 12th century, although it was restored and rebuilt several times afterwards.
Who lived in this palace?: It was first the residence of the abbots of the royal abbey of Saint-Claude until 1510, then of the priors and bishops until 1802.
Is the abbatial palace a listed historic monument?: Yes, the structure, ground and subsoil of the relevant plots were classed as a historic monument by decree on 24 August 2004.
Can the abbatial palace be visited today?: No information on opening hours or visiting conditions is available.