Notre-Dame de Randol Abbey
Cournols
Founded in 1968 in the wild site of the Gorges de la Monne, the construction of the Benedictine monastery of Randol was completed in 1985, giving the complex a remarkable architectural unity.
The very classical layout is inherited from the thousand-year-old Western monastic tradition. The monastery is home to a community of some 40 monks, living according to the Rule written at Mont Cassin by Saint Benedict (480-547).
Free admission.
Tours of the church can be organized for groups (booking essential).
Spoken languages
Opening hours
All year round daily.
The abbey is open to the public from 6am to 8:30pm (except from 1pm to 2pm).
Free admission.
Daily Gregorian mass at 10 am.
Prices and payment methods
- Free of charge.
Payment methods:
- Bank/credit card
- Travellers Cheque
Comfort, facilities and services
- Car park
- Coach parking
- Guided group tours on request
- Guided individual tours on request
- Shop
- Unguided group tours available permanently
- Unguided individual tours available permanently
Additional information
Anyone of good will wishing to stay for a longer period of reflection, or any Christian wishing to deepen his or her faith, can write to the Father in charge of reception.
Location
Accès
Sotie n°5 “Aydat / St Amant Tallende” from the A 75/71, cross St Saturnin, at the end of the village, take Randol.
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Updated on 27 May 2025 by Clermont Auvergne Volcans