Where is the Saint-Roman abbey located?

It stands in the commune of Beaucaire, in the Gard department, atop a hill overlooking the Gardon and Rhône rivers.

Is Saint-Roman a genuine rock-cut monastery?

Yes, the chapel, monastic cells and necropolis are all carved directly into the limestone rock.

Is there still a château at Saint-Roman?

A château was built in the 16th century using stones from the abbey, but it was largely demolished in the 19th century.

Since when has the site been open to visitors?

The commune of Beaucaire, owner since 1988, opened the site to the public in 1991.

Site archéologique de Saint-Roman d'Aiguille (également sur commune de Comps)

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Where: Beaucaire

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Site archéologique de Saint-Roman d'Aiguille (également sur commune de Comps) stands in Beaucaire (Gard), in the Occitanie region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 9th century, 10th century, 12th century, 15th century). Adult admission costs 6 EUR. Its opening hours and prices were verified at the source on September 5, 2026.

The abbey of Saint-Roman is carved entirely into the rock, atop a limestone hill overlooking the confluence of the Gardon and Rhône rivers near Beaucaire. The site preserves a chapel, monastic cells and a rock-cut necropolis dating back at least to the 9th century. A château built in the 16th century using stones taken from the abbey has largely vanished, leaving a striking troglodytic ensemble.

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What to know

The site is visited outdoors, on elevated and uneven ground, so sturdy footwear is advisable.
The monastic complex is entirely carved into the rock, with no large covered rooms to visit.
The site is a listed historic monument and undergoes regular conservation work.
Events such as the 'panorama aperitifs' are organised by the local tourist office.
No information on opening hours, prices or accessibility is available here.

Practical information

Opening hours

Avril, mai, juin, septembre et octobre 2026: mardi au vendredi 14h00-18h30, samedi et dimanche 10h00-13h00 et 14h00-18h30, fermé le lundi
lundi de Pâques et de Pentecôte: 14h00-18h30
novembre: mardi au dimanche 14h00-17h30
décembre 2026: samedi et dimanche 14h00-17h00
février 2027: tous les jours 14h00-17h30, fermé le lundi
mars 2027: tous les jours 14h00-18h00, fermé le lundi

Annual closures : Closed on Mondays (except Easter Monday and Whit Monday); Christmas holidays from 20 to 21 and from 26 to 30 December; and from 2 to 4 January

Prices

Adult: €6.00
Child: Free
Reduced: €5.00

Free for Under 18s; residents of Beaucaire, Bellegarde, Jonquières Saint-Vincent, Fourques and Vallabrègues upon proof of residence

Visit duration: Not verified
Wheelchair access: Not accessible
Dogs: Allowed on a lead
Parking: Parking is supervised only during opening hours.

Not recommended for visitors with reduced mobility. Allow 10 to 15 minutes to walk up from the parking.

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Where this château is

Beaucaire · Gard · Occitanie

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Address

Chemin de l'Abbaye de, Chem. de Saint-Roman, 30300 Beaucaire

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Château phone number

+33 7 81 56 44 51

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00103018
Period of construction: 9th century, 10th century, 12th century, 15th century

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Where is the Saint-Roman abbey located?: It stands in the commune of Beaucaire, in the Gard department, atop a hill overlooking the Gardon and Rhône rivers.
Is Saint-Roman a genuine rock-cut monastery?: Yes, the chapel, monastic cells and necropolis are all carved directly into the limestone rock.
Is there still a château at Saint-Roman?: A château was built in the 16th century using stones from the abbey, but it was largely demolished in the 19th century.
Since when has the site been open to visitors?: The commune of Beaucaire, owner since 1988, opened the site to the public in 1991.

Information verified on September 5, 2026 · Hours and prices: see the official website