Discover the abbey organ

Issoire

In the 19th century, the organ was seen as an indispensable piece of parish equipment. Its presence in the abbey church of Saint-Austremoine was the brainchild of Georges Hainl. Inaugurated in 1870, the organ was built by the Callinet firm in Rouffach, Alsace.

Discover the inner workings and multiple sounds of this instrument, unique to the Abbey of Issoire.
The neo-medieval-inspired case was designed by Aimond-Gilbert Mallay, the “Violet-le-Duc” of Auvergne. The style of the instrument dates back to the early Romantic period, but the layout of the stops and keyboards make it(…)

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Opening hours

From 01/01 to 31/12/2026 from Monday to Saturday.
Visits by appointment, according to your personal schedule and that of the abbey church.

From 01/12 to 31/12/2027 from Monday to Saturday.

Prices and payment methods

  • From 01/01 to 31/12/2026
  • Adult : 6 €
  • Child : 2 €.
  • From 01/01 to 31/12/2027
  • Adult : 6 €
  • Child : 2 €.
  • Free entry for children under 6.
  • Child entry valid for 6 – 18 years.
  • Group rate available for 1 people or more.

Payment methods :

  • Check
  • Cash

Comfort, facilities and services

  • Guided group tours on request
  • Guided individual tours on request
  • Guided tours

Pets welcome

No dogs allowed

Capacité maximale :

Jusqu’à 10 personnes

Location

Environnements

In centre of town, Town location, In the historic centre

Updated on 5 October 2026 by Auvergne Pays d’Issoire